Breaking Writer's Block

Writing advice is often given as if it's absolute truth, and when your practice doesn't align with the advice you hear, it can be easy to feel like you're doing it wrong. In today's episode, I give you the tools you need to challenge these narratives head on so you can create a practice that works best for you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem with Writing Advice #...

Finding the perfect name for your characters can be one of the hardest parts of planning your novel...and you're probably going about it in the wrong way. In today's episode, you'll learn the best way to name your characters so you won't get caught up on trying to find the perfect name so you can move forward with your story. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #22: Three Simple Steps...

Writing can be incredibly difficult at times. But friends? It doesn't NEED to be. Sometimes you can let it be easy. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #2: My Journey With Writer's Block Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

We love a good success story! Learning about others' success can be hugely motivating...but it can also come with a cost. Let's discuss that cost in today's episode as we talk about the breakout success of my favorite screenwriter, Kevin Williamson. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? #54: Winning the Lottery #65: An Overnight Success Let's Conne...

Despite your best intentions, sometimes you'll end up missing one of your planned writing sessions. In today's episode, I discuss how to handle when this happens so you can get back on track with your goals and practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #21: Motivation vs Dedication Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's time to stop letting social media control your days and instead take control of your social media so you can build the productive and successful writing practice you want. Today's episode tells you exactly how to do that. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74 The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity Freedom App Forest App Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

When it comes to writing, there are almost no universal truths. Everyone's practice is slightly different and what works best for each writing will be slightly different. Today's episode is all about the one and only thing that is universal for all writers: the one thing that is guaranteed to boost your writing productivity. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Ad...

One of the most confusing things in the publishing world is how, exactly, money works in traditional publishing. In today's episode, I break down advances and royalties and what it means to earn out so we can debunk some of the most common myths about money in publishing. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #72: Traditional Publishing Myths #57: Five Tips for a Hybrid Author Career Let's Conn...

There is a lot of misinformation about traditional publishing being shared in online writing spaces. Today's episode is all about discussing and dispelling those myths. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #56: Five Tips for a Hybrid Author Career Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

In the sea of writing advice out there in the world, it's easy to get lost, trying to implement all the contradictory advice into your practice. But you have instincts about how to tell a story, and it's time to start trusting them! Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Getting your characters from the beginning of your story to the end you have in sight can be a daunting task, especially if you're not sure how best to do it. It today's episode, let's chat about how to get your way through the murky middle in a way that will keep your readers turning pages, desperate for more. Happy writing! Related episodes: #7: What Happens Next? #31: A Lesson From...

In a world that glorifies hustle and busyness, it's easy to think you need to be doing more to boost your writing and author career. But what if you didn't do more...but instead did less, but better? Happy writing! Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Overthinking can stop you in your tracks, keeping you from finishing your book. If you find yourself stuck, why don't you try UNDERthinking instead? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #6: Overcoming Writer's Indecision #7: What Happens Next? Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Consistency is the key to a successful author career, so why is creating a consistent writing practice so hard? It all boils down to your brain biology, and today's episode is all about how to hack your brain to use that biology to your benefit instead of working against it. Happy (consistent) writing! Learn more about JD Fogg , the creator of Habit Stacking. Related Episodes: # 11: Is Your Wr...

Word count goals are the standard in many writers' lives, but it's possible your word-count goal is actually damaging to your practice and productivity. In today's episode, I discuss why and give you an alternative to try out. Happy writing! (Please forgive the audio today, friends. I failed to double check my settings, and it seems a small child was having fun with my setup yesterday....

People love an overnight success story! But they never see the whole story and all the time spend getting to that "overnight success." In today's episode, I chat about the truth behind overnight successes with the help of ten-year overnight success Rick Riordan. Happy writing! Read Rick's full blog post: https://rickriordan.com/2007/12/my-overnight-success/ Let's connect: Ins...

There's a lot to learn about building an author career from the woman selling bikinis on Waikiki beach! Let's chat about luck in publishing. Happy writing! Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Today we're continuing with the simple three-step process to overcome writer's block by breaking down the three types of writer's block and what you can do to overcome them. Happy writing! Related episodes: #62: Writer's Block Isn't a Luxury #6: Overcoming Writer's Indecision #22: Three Simple Steps to Solve Any Writing Problem #7: What Happens Next? #13: Why Do You Resist...

There's a reel making the rounds on Instagram where a screenwriter is asked how to overcome writer's block, and his answer is that he doesn't have the luxury of having writer's block. Y'all wanted to know my thoughts about this reel, so here they are, along with my simple, three-step process to overcoming writer's block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #1: Busting Writer&#...

Happy March, writers! It's time to check in and give y'all some updates on my writing life and progress, as well as give you some encouragement if your goals aren't going as planned. Happy writing! Related episodes: #32: February Check-in Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Creative Burnout can be absolutely devastating to your writing life. In today's episode, we chat about the root cause of burnout and go over how you can heal from your burnout and return to a joyful and fulfilling practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #59: How to Prevent Creative Burnout Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Creative Burnout can be absolutely devastating to your writing life. In today's episode, I give you the signs that you're nearing burnout and five tips you can implement into your writing practice to help protect you from burning out. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #36: Your Circle of Support Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Writer, I want you to have the audacity to chase your dreams with everything you've got...but to do that, you need to know what your dreams actually are. Happy writing! Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email

Finding a balance between your writing and your other work, especially if you are not yet making money with your writing, can be incredibly difficult. In today's episode, I give you tips and tools to help you prioritize your writing, strike a balance in your life, and keep writing toward your dreams. Happy writing! Let's connect: Instagram Threads Contact

Hybrid authorship can truly be the best of both worlds, straddling the line between traditional publishing and self publishing. In today's episode, I break down exactly what it means to be a hybrid author (and what it doesn't mean) and give five tips to build a successful hybrid author career. Happy Writing! Let's connect: Instagram Threads Email