You know how it feels to have this amazing story in your head, but you aren’t sure how to get it onto paper? Yeah, me too. I hate that feeling. It’s that annoying place in a writer’s development where you have all this passion and desire for story-telling but don’t yet have the skills to carry […]
Writing Process
5 Challenges of The One-Two Punch Writing Approach (And How To Overcome Them)
Did you try it yet? On Monday we talked about the powerfully effective, two-front attack on writers block that got me through my writing fears this week. Today I’m sharing a few of the challenges I encountered with the writers block-busting method I discovered this week that finally got me working daily on that story. The reason I’m sharing these […]
Too Scared To Write? The One-Two Punch Approach That Finally Got Me Writing
So there I was. Feeling guilty that I’ve spent more time blogging about my story-writing goals than actually pursuing them. When I decide I’m going to sit down and write. I mean really, really write. Because it’s been forever, and that means I have a lot to catch up on. So I should write about […]
7 Ways To Write When You Feel Like Quitting
It shouldn’t be this hard. I get myself psyched. Time to write! “It’s okay,” I tell myself. “It doesn’t have to be great. It’s just a first draft.” I ignore the voice in my head that says, “Then why are you doing it?” There’s easier money. Coaching college students on how to write essays, for […]
9 Expert Ways Savvy Writers Leverage Pinterest To Get Noticed
Here’s a knockout tool for writers. One that helps you write better stories, expand your readership, and grow a loyal following—all in one place. You’ve guessed from the title that tool is Pinterest. But, like any tool, you have to know how to use it to get the best results. I’ll share those techniques here. First, […]