Breaking Writer's Block

"If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that." ~Stephen King, On Writing Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Fast writing isn't for everyone, but if you're wanting to up your pace, I've got some tips to help you put words on the page quicker and more efficiently. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #27: How Do They Write So Fast? #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #84: It's Not a Race #103: Writing Doesn't Always Look Like Writing Let's Connect: Instagram Thread...

Sometimes writing looks like going on a walk. Or taking a bath. Or watching the birds. Writing doesn't always look like writing. Today's episode is all about the importance of ideation and thinking time. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #5: The Importance of Boredom for Boosting Creativity #14: Is it Time to Take a Nap? #23: The Practice is What's Important #37: The Secret to a Success...

"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

You've started a new writing project, and you want to make sure you're on the right track. It's time to get some reader feedback, yes? Hold your horses, friend. Getting feedback early on in the process may be more harmful than helpful. Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #36: Your Circle of Support #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's...

Worried that you'll annoy your friends and family if you talk about your writing too much? Talk about it anyway! It's not your job to keep other people from being annoyed or irritated. It's your job to generously and selflessly share your writing with the world. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #93: Promote Your Art April Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

How many times have you heard that you need to silence your inner editor in order to finish your first draft? It's one of the most common bits of writing advice out there. But what if you don't need to silence your inner editor? What if, instead, you learn to work effectively WITH your inner editor? Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #80: Is it True? #81: Ever...

It would be nice to be able to leave your daily responsibilities behind in order to write without any distractions, but that's not the reality for most writers. Your life isn't put on hold for your writing, and distractions are all around. So how do you create a productive writing practice amid all the distraction? Today's episode gives you all the tools you need to be able to successf...

Not everyone who reads your writing will fall in love with it--and that's okay! The readers who don't like your books are not the important readers; the ones who love your books are the readers who matter, and if you've not found those readers yet, don't worry--they are out there and it's just a matter of finding the right readers at the right time. Happy writing! Related Episo...

When your inner critic starts to get loud, having the tools to combat it will help you keep writing, and knowing your writing superpower will give you the tools you need. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #19: Stop Doing This #25: YOU the Successful Author #28: Be Your Own Favorite #48: Swing for the Fences Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

It's easy to think that if you hustle hard until you reach a certain milestone in publishing, then things will get easier and you can slow down. Unfortunately, I have bad news for you: that's not how it works. But don't worry...because that's actually GOOD news. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #3: How to Avoid the Pressure of Hustle Culture as a Writer #23: The Practice is What&#3...

One of the questions I get asked most frequently as a writing coach is, "How do I write MORE?" How can I boost my productivity and be more efficient? How can I crank up my daily word count? There are myriad tools, techniques, and productivity hacks you can use to write more...but they won't work if you don't honor your energy. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #3: How to Avoid the...

For the month of April, Amie McNee ( @inspiredtowrite on Instagram) is hosting a Promote Your Art challenge. Today's episode is all about how proclaiming yourself a writer, talking about your writing and books, and promoting your art is NOT needy or desperate or annoying. It's incredibly brave and generous! Happy writing! These are the 7 beliefs that are holding you back. by Audrey Knox Re...

Happy April, writers! It's time for my monthly check-in to let you know how things are going in my writing life and give you encouragement to keep tweaking and chasing your goals as we enter the second quarter of 2024. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #32: February Check-in #61: March Check-in #81: Everything is Iterative Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

For many writers, querying agents is the most daunting part of the entire publication process--more so than writing the books or getting early feedback or going on submission with publishers. Querying is something writers tend to dread more than anything else. Today's episode is all about how to make this process as calm and peaceful as possible for you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #72: T...

Sometimes, like a multi-stage rocket, you need to let go of the things that got you to where you are in order to progress further. Today's episode is the permission slip you need to let go of older projects so you have freedom to move forward and write what you want to write NOW. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common #37: The Secret to a Succ...

Writing a novel can be an incredibly daunting task, especially if you've never written before. In today's episode, let's chat about whether or not starting with shorter-form fiction is a good idea before jumping into a full novel. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #16: Nobody Knows What They are Doing #20: The Importance of The End #25: YOU the Successful Author Let's Connect: Insta...

Just like a romantic relationship, the start of a new writing project can bring a rush of giddy excitement. But eventually, the honeymoon period wears off and the excitement wanes. For many writers, this marks the end of the project--whether they've finished or not. But should it? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #21: Motivation vs Dedication #52: When Should You Quit? Let&#...

There are very few rules when it comes to writing, but there is one hard and fast rule in publishing--a happily ever after ending in Romance novels. Let's discuss the difference between a romance storyline and a capital-R Romance novel and how you can get your love stories to the right readers. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #44: Who Is Your Ideal Reader? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads...

One of the most often repeated "rules" of writing is that you need to have a likable protagonist in order for readers to stay invested in your story. But do you really? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #31: A Lesson from M Night #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

When tackling a major writing project, one of the best ways to keep yourself moving forward and making progress is to know your WHY. Today, I'm sharing a valuable lesson from Joany Kane, the screenwriter long credited with launching the Hallmark Christmas movie craze. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #58: The Audacity to Chase Your Dreams Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

There are many ways to find success with writing and publishing...and today's episode covers one way to keep yourself from finding success. Don't do it, y'all. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #37: The Secret to a Successful Author Career #23: The Practice is What's Important #38: You Do NOT Have as Many Hours in a Day as Beyonce Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

A common fear for writers who have never outlined in advance of writing is that outlining will take away the joy of discovery when they write the first draft. But does? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing! Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Sometimes, in order to clean a room, you need to make a bigger mess first. And sometimes, to write a better book, you need to let it get messy. Don't worry...it's all part of the process. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #70: Writing Through the Murky Middle Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email

Finding a writing practice that works well for you can take a lot of time and effort, trial and error. But what happens when the practice that has worked in the past no longer serves you? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #80: Is It True? #48: Swing for the Fences #23: The Practice is What's Important Let's Connect: Instagram Threads Email