How to Be Happy as a Writer
This week, let's make ourselves a pact. I'll stop comparing myself to other writers - and so will you.
Your Trajectory Is Not Fixed
Here's a lie I'll bet you've been told: "You have to figure out what you want to do before it's too late."
An Uncomfortable Truth (About Writing)
Fellow writer, this will not feel good to read, but it is VERY IMPORTANT.
Keep Going (Just Like Pixar)
Two of my favorite go-to videos when I'm feeling down about writing. Take a few minutes and watch. Your heart will thank you.
“Don’t Waste Your Talent” and Other Lies
Are there times when you're unwilling to say you're a writer?
(And Yet More) Beating Writer’s Block
Writer's block can be summed up in two ways: Being afraid to write because we think it sucks, and not knowing what to write next.
Why You Need to Write What Scares You
What would you write if you knew you couldn't fail? I promise I'm not setting you up for failure. There is a very good reason I'm asking this question.
Let’s Talk About Fear, Part Two
Practice your tools to fight fear now, while the sun still shines, or you'll be fumbling to find them in the dark.
How to Make Third-Person Perspective More Personal
Having trouble making your characters seem less distant? This will help.
This tip is nifty. This tip is seriously, unrepentantly nifty. To make your third-person point of view sound more personal, you have to remove the filter words.
How (And When) to Handle Critics
Lemme tell ya something: you are never going to make everyone happy.