What’s Your Story?
“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” The late novelist Terry Pratchett is one of many writers who’ve said
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Just Hand Over the Manuscript and No One Gets Hurt
So you’ve been writing and writing, and at this point, you want to throw your manuscript – or maybe even your entire
How to Become a Better Writer
Writing is like a sport. If you don’t practice, you don’t get any better. Rick Riordan We were all taught how to
Killing Your Darlings
Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings. ~ Stephen King Few
Get Out of Your Own Way
Some writers can’t get started. Some writers can’t finish. There are different ways to overcome either challenge, but there’s one that addresses
Build a Relationship with Your Reader
People can’t buy and read a book they don’t know exists. And they can’t know it exists unless you – or someone
Writing with the Universe’s “Help”
Remember Paper Clip Guy? He used to pop up in MS Word: “I see you’re writing a letter! Do you need help?”
Don’t Forget to Write Your Book
“Your book is coming out next spring!” This is one of the sweetest missives a writer can receive. Especially those of us
How to Write a Good Read
Some authors see their books primarily as brochures for their businesses. They give readers an overview of their coaching programs or services
TED and Me
Ever watched a TED talk? They’re given by people with big ideas to share. People like Bill Gates, Brené Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin. A few years