Unlocking Success as a Writer: The Power of Knowing Why
Successful writers know more than just how to write—they understand why they do what they do. By asking "why," writers can solve problems, identify opportunities, and make better decisions that lead to increased success. This mindset leads to smarter work, increased productivity, and the potential for greater financial rewards.
Rewriting: The Key to a Remarkable Manuscript
A remarkable manuscript is not about being well-written but well-rewritten. Rewriting is essential, but too much can harm the manuscript. Knowing when and how to rewrite requires a deep understanding of the craft, intuition, and experience. Writers must learn to analyze, identify problems, and know when a change is truly necessary to preserve the core of their work.
Bullet-Proofing Your Serious Conversations: 10 Tips for Handling Difficult Situations with Grace and Respect
Handling serious conversations with grace and respect is crucial for maintaining relationships and resolving issues. These 10 tips will help you approach difficult situations calmly and effectively, from staying focused on the issue to ensuring a win-win outcome. Learn how to navigate challenging conversations without losing your cool.
The Power of Direct Connection: How Authors Can Build Their Own Audience Without a Publisher's Help
In the past, authors relied on publishers to handle publicity, but today’s digital world has leveled the playing field. Authors can now directly connect with readers, bookstores, and media outlets, bypassing the middleman. Learn how to build your audience, market effectively, and establish meaningful relationships through online marketing.
In Things That Matter, We Do Have Control
Talent is natural, but persistence is rare. Writers have control over showing up, improving, and creating. While we can’t dictate how our work will be received, we can control our dedication, our craft, and our passion for storytelling.
Creativity is Transcendence
Creativity is more than talent—it’s transcendence. It requires breaking free from societal and biological programming to shape our own destiny. True creativity challenges boundaries, sparks evolution, and leaves a lasting impact on the world.
It’s Your Thing
Writers need to have that serendipitous thing—that unique voice that draws readers in. It’s not about tools, education, or appearances. It’s about authenticity, passion, and the courage to write in a way only you can. Find that thing in yourself, and your readers will find it, too.
Social Media: Use it Correctly
Social media isn’t about quick sales—it’s about building genuine, long-term relationships. Learn how to use social platforms effectively to connect, engage, and grow your audience in an authentic way.
The Seven Traits of Success
Success is not random—it’s a combination of motivation, hard work, talent, ability, presentation, luck, and opportunity. Evaluate yourself and refine these traits to achieve your goals.
The Myth of Innate Writing Talent: Why Anyone Can Learn to Write
Writing is not an innate talent reserved for a chosen few—it is a craft that can be learned and mastered. The key lies in perseverance, education, and the willingness to grow. Those who doubt themselves may, in fact, be the ones with the most potential.
Beginnings and Endings: Do They Ever Begin or End?
Beginnings and endings in storytelling are never absolute—they exist within a continuum of narratives that shape and influence us. Understanding this literary stream allows writers to create with awareness, originality, and purpose.
Think Big to Be Big
Success is the result of bold thinking and decisive action. To achieve more, you must think bigger, set ambitious goals, and take concrete steps toward them. Dream big, plan boldly, and execute fearlessly.
Seven Marketing Essentials for Modern Authors
A modern author’s website is essential for connecting with readers. Learn the seven marketing essentials every author must have and the four key elements your website needs to succeed, from easy navigation to quick loading times.
Discovering Your Passion: How to Make a Living by Doing What You Love
Discover how to make a living by doing what you love. Learn the three options for career satisfaction and how to transition into doing what you’re passionate about for the rest of your life.
Realistic Writing: The Art of Implying and Suggesting
Realistic writing reflects the truth of the seen world by implying and suggesting rather than revealing everything. Learn how to create authentic characters and situations by embracing the unknown.
The Burden and Courage of Creativity
Creativity is a fundamental human trait, yet it often faces resistance. Writers must have the courage to express their creativity, understanding their culture, art, and time to challenge the norms and innovate.
Perennial vs Bestseller: The Writer's Dilemma
Writers face a dilemma between crafting bestsellers that make immediate money or perennial books that endure and sell more over time. Both paths have their pros and cons, but the decision is ultimately up to the writer.
The Importance of Marketing in Writing and Promoting Your Book
Marketing is essential for writers. It’s not just about promoting your book, but about promoting yourself. Writers must think about marketing before they even begin writing, ensuring their work is both promotable and visible in a crowded market.
Time Management: The Key to Creating Beautiful Days
Time is the essence of life. By setting meaningful goals, prioritizing what truly matters, and focusing our time on what we love, we can create beautiful, fulfilling days.
The Endless Possibilities of Plots: Breaking Free from Limitations
Plots are not limited to a fixed number; they are as endless as life itself. Writers should embrace originality and creativity, crafting plots that capture the complexity of life, relationships, and character arcs.