Why Every Writer Needs the Cloud
Two weeks ago, I succeeded in doing something I'd never done as a writer: I bricked my laptop. The technology angel choir sang a lament of death. The cloud, however, saved me. The laptop I...
A Writer’s Just a Unicorn. Here’s Why
Above my desk, I have a poster of a unicorn. But it's not just any unicorn. It's a unicorn on a therapist's couch. The therapist, seated in a chair to the side, gives one line...
The Number of Books You Read Is Not a Badge of Honor
In her piece for The Atlantic, Emma Sarappo dives into the practice of keeping track of the books we read. Can someone explain why people do this? Just because you read doesn't mean you remember...
Want to Be a Great Writer? Go Over the Top
OMG, lol... A little over the top, yes? But if you think about it, over the top means standing out. I can get behind that. It's kind of a serious point, though. As writers, we...
The Need for Creative Space
Struggling to put words on the page lately? Having enough creative space -- both figurative and literal -- might be the issue, as discussed in this post from Writing and Wellness. I'm not saying getting...
Dear Editors, Please Ditch Genre Word Counts
If you've read any of my content before, you know I'm not a fan of writers using daily word counts. I feel they put pressure on writers that's not especially great for the creative process....
The Key to Writing an Amazing Hero’s Journey Story
If you've read any good fiction -- or even watched some awesome movies -- you've likely encountered the traditional hero's journey as outlined by Joseph Campbell. In this journey, a protagonist moves through three key...
Post a Lot of Content? It Might Not Matter
Practically forever, there have been writers who strongly advocate for posting something new online every day, whether the content is on social media, their author site, or a platform like Medium. You can find a...
Why Writers Should Ignore (Most) Social Media Best Practices
Although social media is here to stay, there's little question that the face of social media is changing. Centralized, independent platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Pinterest) long have been the standard. But now, some experts are...
23 Ways to Define Success as a Writer That Aren’t Being on a Bestseller List
In a recent post on LinkedIn, Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Managing Director, Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., highlighted the recent decision by The Wall Street Journal to do away with their bestseller list. Sivasubramaniam explained why he...