Don’t Let Someone Else’s Perspective Ruin Your Opportunity
Writers, I know the industry is hard right now. I know how tempting it is to see only brown spots all over your drafts as rejections pile up. But don't give up. Don't let someone...
Book and Screen: How Thinking of Your Writing as Film Can Improve Your Draft
Lord of the Rings. Matilda. The Wizard of Oz. Bridgerton. They're all works that started out as books but moved to the screen. It might be debatable whether the movies/series are better than the novels....
The Value of a Reading Nook
Caught these two boys finding a perfect spot to read at my library's book sale. I love that they just flopped on the floor with books. Made me remember the reading nook I had in...
Why You Should Be Proud of Old, Bad Drafts
Have old, bad drafts that make you wince when you look at them? In this video, I explain why those can serve as a point of pride. https://youtu.be/IeRzcb_T_b4 Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/IeRzcb_T_b4 The other side of this idea,...
Why Writers Need to Learn Basic Visual Design
Maybe you've noticed them. These *little* social media platforms called Instagram and Pinterest. Both depend on visual design to get people to click and dive deeper into posts. Even platforms that aren't based around visual...
Why You Shouldn’t Judge Writers Who Make Mistakes
A couple of weeks ago, I had an editor I'm connected with online leave a comment on one of my posts. I'd made a spelling mistake in my very first line, and it had distracted...
Why You Shouldn’t Aim to Be Like Another Writer
It's good to have wordsmiths you admire and look up to. But it's time to end the practice of saying you want to be the next So-and-So or like another writer. This video explains why....
Why Every Writer Needs a Good Cavalry
Planning things out to get your writing done? Awesome! *fist bump* But a solid cavalry of supportive people can help ensure that plan actually manifests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LWPr8Xv8So Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LWPr8Xv8So I've been writing now for almost two decades....
