Breaking Writer's Block

Friends, you don't need confidence to write--you need courage. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Theory will only take you so far. And practicing techniques in small, separate pieces may not be nearly as helpful as just writing the story you really want to be working on. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

How do you deal with writing advice when it seems like everything is contradictory? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Every author has heard the advice to "Write what you know." But what if instead you decided to do the research to know what you write? Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

I don't like to give many rules to writing, but when it comes to Romance, there's one big rule. Happy Writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

My friends, I want you to take some time today to imagine what your ideal author life will really be like. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Why do you resist writing? Most of the time it boils down to one thing: FEAR. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Scenes and chapters are two different ways to break down a longer chunk of writing. They are similar but definitely not the same! Let's chat about the differences and why it is helpful to draft in scenes without worrying about chapter breaks. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

We all need support, and it can be hard to pursue a writing career if you're not getting the support you need. This episode is all about how to navigate a lack of support. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It can be hard to find the time to write, especially when you have another job, a family, and other responsibilities. Let's chat about how to write in the little bits of time you can find. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

How do you know when it's time to leave a writing project in the past and move on to something else? Let's breakdown how to decide. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Feeling stuck? Grab a napkin and break through your block. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Sometimes, no matter your best intentions, you miss a scheduled writing session. Let's chat about what to do when it inevitably happens. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Today, I want to talk specifically to those of you who are writing your first book or screenplay. This is my advice for first-time writers. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#13: Why Do You Resist Writing?⁠ ⁠#40: Why Do You Procrastinate?⁠ ⁠#165: Be a Beginner⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email

With so much writing advice out there, it's hard to decide which is best for you. When listening to advice, the most important thing to remember is that it's not universal and there is no one right way to do things. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Starting a new writing project can feel a lot like starting a new relationship: all excitement and adrenaline and giddy love. But what happens when the honeymoon period wears off? Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Your inner editor is not your enemy. You just need to learn how to work with the inner editor instead of against it. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Let's chat about a real simple hack to get your brain to associate writing with pleasure. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Creating consistency in your life is simple as long as you work with your existing habits instead of against them. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

A writing coach can be a great partner to your writing career. Unfortunately, not every who calls themself a coach is a good coach. Here's some red flags to watch for. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Conflict. You may avoid it in your daily life, but your writing needs it. So let's talk about how to write effective conflict. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Huge word count goals and daunting deadlines can make writing harder for a lot of people. So instead, let's set some Good Enough Goals. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's spooky season, friends! Let's talk about writing effective horror. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Writing and publishing is not a race. Stop focusing on your perceived competition, and focus on you . Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Winning the lottery (or getting that once-in-a-lifetime book deal) would be awesome...but it's not something to stake your future on. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email