Breaking Writer's Block

There are a lot of so-called "rules" of writing floating around out there, but here's the truth: There are NO rules. Your creativity thrives and magic happens when you let go of the certainty of rules and step instead into uncertainty. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams #71: Trust Your Instincts Let's Connect: I...

When your facing resistance to your writing, it can sometimes take a frustrating amount of time to work through. In today's episode, I have a quick trick for you to try to help bring you back to the page faster. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #67: Create a Consistent Writing Practice in ONE Step #11: Is Your Writing Goal GOOD ENOUGH? Let's Connect: Instagr...

"Write what you know" is one of the most common pieces of writing advice out there...and one of the most commonly misunderstood. In today's episode, let's discuss what "write what you know" really means and learn a quick reframe to help you write better. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #45:...

When your story needs a lot of world building, how do you know when you've figured enough out and are ready to start drafting? It's sooner than you may think. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #7: What Happens Next #22: Three Simple Steps to Solve Any Writing Problem #24: A Quick Tip Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It can be daunting to suddenly find yourself facing a deadline that requires more writing from you than you're used to doing. But if you've honored your practice, you have nothing to worry about. You've trained for this. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #23: The Practice is What's Important #35: How to Write When You Are Unmotivated #104: Five Tips for Faster Writing Let's Conn...

When you're writing a super complex story, it's easy to worry that readers won't be able to follow. But they are smart, savvy people--trust them! Happy writing! Related Episodes: #44: Who Is Your Ideal Reader? #39: How to Reveal Backstory Without Relying on Exposition Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

I'm coming in hot today with maybe the most controversial bit of advice I'll ever give: originality is overrated! But hear me out friends, because this is also one of the most important things you can learn. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #120: What if? #102: Write What You WANT to Write #90: A Permission Slip Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Consistently showing up for your practice is one of the best things you can do for your writing. But also? Sometimes, what you need is to step back and miss a scheduled session...and that is okay! Happy writing! Related Episodes: #8: Are You Thriving or Surviving? #76: What to Do If You Miss a ⁠Writing Session Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Happy May, writers! It's time for my monthly check-in to let you know how things are going for my practice and career as well as give you some advice and encouragement for your own goal setting. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #32: February Check-in #61: March Check-in #92: April Check-in #11: Is Your Writing Goal GOOD ENOUGH? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Do you find yourself constantly seeking out the next craft book or course, the one that will finally unlock everything for you so you can finally write your book or screenplay? My friend, you don't need it...you need this instead. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #112: Courage vs Confidence Let's Connect: Instagram Thread...

"Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six of them." ~Orson Scott Card You can harness the ideas around you by asking one simple question: what if? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #29: How to Deal with Ideal Overwhelm #7: What Happens Next? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Reasonable is a word designed to keep us playing small, so it's time to be unreasonable. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #48: Swing for the Fences #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's my 40th birthday today! Huzzah! To celebrate, I'm sharing with you four life lessons I've learn over the past forty years. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Editing...it's the bane of some writers' existence and the joy of others'. And it's a necessary part of the process for all of us. You know you need to edit your book, but how do you know you're DONE editing? Here's three tips to help you know when enough is enough. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #40: Why Do You Procrastinate? #82: Let it Be Messy #99: Working WITH Your I...

What should you do if you find yourself deviating from your outline as you write the first draft? And what's the point of outlining if you're just going to veer away from it anyway? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #83: Does Outlining Ruin the Discovery of Your First Draft? #71: Writing Through the Murky Middle #53: Why You're Not Finishing You...

You wouldn't run a marathon without training, so why are you trying to fast draft a novel without building up to that amount of work? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #11: Is Your Writing Goal GOOD ENOUGH? #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #66: Stop Setting Word Count Goals Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Today's episode is all about what the weightlifting community can teach us about writing. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #18: Why is This Book Harder to Write Than the Last? #49: Quantity Dictates Quality Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Having big goals can be daunting, especially when you focus on how far you need to go to achieve them. That's where The Gap and the Gain comes in. Happy writing! Read The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Related Episodes: #24: The Practice is What's Important #51: You are NOT Aspiring. You Are a WRITER! #108: You Don't Need to Hustle Let's Connect: Instagram...

Struggling with your confidence as a writer? I have good news for you: you do NOT need confidence to write a book. Instead, tap into your courage. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #89: Should You Start With Short Stories? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's common belief that to succeed at anything, you need to give it 100%. But do you really? What if, instead, you shot for 80% and kept some creative energy in reserve? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #108: You Don't Need to Hustle #95: Productivity Hacks Won't Work #70: What if You Don't Need to Do MORE? #59: How to Prevent Creative Burnout Let's Connect: Instagram Threads E...

I'm back with a listener question today, answering "Do I need a creative writing degree to be an author?" Happy writing! Related Episodes: #89: Should You Start With Short Stories? #69: What If You Don't Need to Do MORE? #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's tempting to go online and crowdsource your ideas, but the reality is that what people SAY they want and what they will actually pay for and read aren't always the same thing. Write the stories that come from YOU, my friends. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #23: The Practice is What's Important #37: The Secret to a Successful Author Career #71: Trust Your Instincts Let's Conne...

Even if you are a very busy person with a full schedule, you DO have the time to write a book...you simply need to be willing to say NO to something else in order to say YES to your writing practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #9: Finding Time to Write...When You Have No Time #38: You Do NOT Have as Many Hours in a Day as Beyonce #69: What If You Don't Need to Do MORE? Let's Connect:...

Our society loves to praise the hustle, but you don't need to hustle to be productive. In fact, letting go of hustle culture may just be the key to unlocking a more abundant and productive writing practice. Happy writing! Related Episodes #3: How to Avoid the Pressure of Hustle Culture as a Writer #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? #59: How to Prevent Creative Burnout #106: Accountant&#...

"Accountants don't get accounting block." Or do they? In today's tax day episode, I break down what we can learn as writers by how accountants efficiently work through any blocks they face. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #1: Busting Writer's Block's Biggest Myth #62: Writer's Block Isn't a Luxury #63: The Three Types of Writer's Block and How to Overcome The...