In this 45-minute One Word Conversation, William Brown and I talk about the word “discover”—what we are in search of and what we want or fear to find. We touch on some surprisingly weighty writing issues: voice, procrastination, process, avoidance, and more.
On the Problem of Overwork: Protect Your...
There are times that call for hard work, and even overwork. Understanding these implications that overwork has for your writing helps you limit negative impacts.
Coronavirus Isolation Getting You Down? ...
Coronavirus isolation getting you down? Looking for fun so so you don’t go stir crazy? For your entertainment, here are my apocalypse go-to’s. Bonus: book recommendations (of course!) to help fill this quiet time.
Unexpected Accomplishments: How to Achie...
Unexpected achievements have many of the same success factors as expected ones. In this post, we help you look back from the future: What will your next big unexpected accomplishment be?
Fly Me to the Moon: Reigniting Inspirati...
Here we offer reflections on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and doing the scary work. You’ll need these 3 things to do YOUR scary work.
In Praise of Deadlines: To Get Your Book...
Procrastinating on your book or some other big project? Sometimes setting a high-stakes deadline can give you the motivation you need to get it done. Here’s how–and why–it works.
Are distractions keeping you from writin...
Even when your book project is important to you, it’s easy to get sidetracked. Try these 5 remedies to manage your writing distractions.
Write with Ease: Keep Your Creative Well...
Struggling to write? Nothing clicking? Lacking ideas? After pouring so much energy into your work, you might need to refill your creative well. Read on for warning signs that your well is running dry, and several tips for replenishing it.
Are you being authentic, or playing it s...
We strive to be professional in our business writing, but careful propriety can make us come off as cold and closed off rather than authentic. Try these 3 techniques to open up and engage your readers.
Manage Your Fear of Visibility & Set You
After working so long on your book, you want to feel excited to release it, but instead you’re nervous. You may be experiencing fear of visibility. Try these 3 mindset adjustments to manage your fear and get your book out there.
Advice for New Authors: Two #1 Lessons
Writing a book sounds exciting, but it’s not a trivial task. Before embarking on your journey, read our #1 piece of advice for new authors, and our #1 caution.
How to Stay Motivated to Write: Butt-in-...
Having trouble getting momentum with your book? Wondering how to stay motivated to write? Here are 5 tips I regularly offer my clients, including how to get the muse to show up at your writing desk.