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.
You Can Do This
Bad Crap is happening. No matter where any of us fall on the political spectrum, we can see that. It's frightening. It hijacks imagination and energy, leaving only fear. So what's a creator to do?
Your Muse is a Liar, And This is a GOOD THING.
When your muse to you, it's giving you the tools to become a great writer. Let me show you how.
How to Kick 2017 in the Ass: WRITE.
This year, you need to write. The power you hold as a storyteller is without measure.
(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.
Arm Yourself: You’re Allowed to Be a Beginner
Bear with me. As I write this post, I'm more than a little mad. And I don't mean "crazy," either. I encountered a fellow the other day who spoke things so poisonous, so deadly to the creative mind, that I suspect he's already left a battalion of writer-corpses in his wake. And I'm not staying silent about it anymore.
No One Can Tell Your Story But You
Writing is a strange thing, filled with emotional roller-coasters and storms and deserts. Who would ever put themselves willingly through this? Well, you (and me). Why? Because you have something to say. The only person who can tell your story is you.
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.
Let’s Talk About Fear
According to last week‘s responses, failure is the number one fear that writers face. Maybe we should start by defining it.
A Million Discarded Words
It strikes me that today is a day for encouragement. May this post speed you on your way.
How to Find Confidence
It's like some kind of old-timey riddle: name a thing we all wish we had, yet hate when we see it in other people? Yup, you guessed it: confidence.