Breaking Writer's Block

If your writing isn't paying the bills yet, stop thinking of your bill-paying job as a fallback...it's a support job . Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

One of the most powerful tools for creativity is one that is free to everyone: boredom. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Querying can be hard, but you don't need to let it strip your joy of writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Writing does not need to be hard to be worthwhile! Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

There will always be someone willing to tell you that you can't do it. Don't let that someone be you. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's time to check in with our writing goals for October and the fourth quarter of 2024! Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

A great plot twist can absolutely make a book...but only when it's executed well. A twist that misses the mark can ruin an otherwise decent book. Today, let's talk about how to write effective twists. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

"You've always got to do something you want to do and not because you think you ought to do it." ~Edgar Wright Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

What do you do if you've been writing and rewriting the beginning of your book but can't get it quite right? The answer to the beginning will likely be found in the end . Happy writing!

What if people think you're wasting your time writing and should be doing something more productive instead? How do you convince yourself what you're doing is worthwhile? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #36: Your Circle of Support #48: Swing for the Fences #49: Quantity Dictates Quality Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

The word on the publishing street is that vampires, as a subgenre, are dead and nobody wants them. But if we turn to Hollywood, we can see a vampire resurgence over the past few years. Let's chat about what it's like to write in a "dead" genre and the cyclical nature of the industry. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Gen...

Turns out my voice wasn't as back as I thought and I'm down sick again today. SIGH. Enjoy this throwback episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #268: Going Viral Isn't the Goal Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

When dealing with your writerly social media, going viral doesn't help move the needle the way you may want it to. It's time to spend less time focusing on trying to make a viral post and more time on nurturing the audience you already have. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Produ...

I'm back with a voice! In this brand new episode of Breaking Writer's Block , let's chat about discouragement, wanting to give up, and what it means to be a writer. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #175: What's Your Fallback Job? #77: The Danger of Success Stories #65: An Overnight Success Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

One more day being sick, my friends, so one more rerun episodes. Fingers crossed I'll be back up and recording new episodes for you tomorrow. Happy Writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Another day with no voice, friends, so it's another day with a rerun episode. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Y'all, I've lost my voice. So. No new episode today. Instead, enjoy this rerun episode about a topic that's been on my mind for several days. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

How are the writing memes you're consuming on social media impacting your mindset and ability to write? Let's discuss in this special repeat episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #26: What Do You Expect? #34: Are You in the Dip? #35: How to Write When You Are Unmotivated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

"Failure is not an option," is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but not only is failure always an option, it's a possibility you shouldn't shy away from. Embrace your failures and use them to get closer to your dreams. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #236: How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom #233: Hidden Perfectionism #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Commo...

Let's chat about your writing schedule. I know, this sounds like an incredibly boring topic, but it's also a super important one. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #9: Finding Time to Write...When You Have No Time #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #26: What Do You Expect? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

One of the most common questions in online writing groups is, "Can I write XYZ in my book?" Let's chat about how, not only can you, but you should . Happy writing! Related Episodes: #71: Trust Your Instincts #102: What You WANT to Write #124: Originality is Overrated Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite writing podcasts with you. Happy listening! ⁠The Author Burnout Cure with Isabel Sterling⁠ ⁠Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo⁠ ⁠Unpublished with Amie McNee and James Winestock⁠ ⁠Scriptnotes with John August and Craig Mazin⁠ ⁠The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna⁠ ⁠Post Mortem with Mick Garris⁠ ⁠How to Horror with Mick Garr...

I had an epiphany while playing the 1988 Classic Nintendo video game Friday the 13th , and today I want to share my epiphany with you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #139: Write Like the Young #130: There Are No Rules #119: Be Unreasonable Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

The current great debate in the writer world on Threads: When writing dialogue, should your tag be Character said or said Character ? Let's discuss in today's somewhat ranty episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #130: There Are No Rules #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

...when you need to actually write. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #103: Writing Doesn't Always Look Like Writing #14: Is It Time to Take a Nap? #66: Stop Setting Word Count Goals Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email