Mostly working from home for the majority of my life, there was no boss to meet, no comptroller checking my clock-in for work, no meetings I had to be on time for, only me, waking up and stretching in bed, thinking of how I envisioned my day to play out. Most days...
There were periods when I began something simply out of interest, long before I understood why, and, oddly, the not-knowing at times unsettled me more than the effort itself. I am, by nature, a planner and a builder, and to be the best at that, one needs to know from...
There are stretches when work and life carry on, yet the world goes strangely muffled, and I’m left facing a reflection I don’t repetitively acknowledge. The first time I became aware of this was after years of working in the collaborative arts of television, film,...
For a long time, I believed that anything worth pursuing should come with a clear signal, some sign, momentum, or external confirmation that I was moving in the right direction. I think I was waiting for the circus to come to town. Looking for that exterior...
Every writer faces moments of creative block. Writing prompts can help bypass perfectionism, spark new ideas, and remind us that the act of writing—imperfect as it may be—is what truly matters. Prompts help us rediscover curiosity, playfulness, and the joy of simply putting words on the page.
Discipline, not inspiration, is what separates dreamers from writers. By committing to consistent writing—even on uninspired days—you build the mental muscle that transforms fleeting ideas into finished work and creates the foundation for a sustainable writing life.
Many writers misunderstand how copyright works. In this post, you’ll learn what copyright protects, when your work is covered, how registration adds legal “teeth,” what “fair use” really means, and how to protect your rights in contracts.
Every writer needs to know their audience. Writing for “everyone” often means reaching no one, but tailoring your story for a specific readership builds clarity, resonance, and loyalty.
A friend of mine, a buyer for a major bookstore chain, told me that when book sales reps come into her office, the rep has around thirty seconds per title to sell her a book title. First, as a writer, that’s frightening, but I started thinking about that. Thirty...
What if you could have no cap on your dreams or your income? It’s hard for us to think about that sometimes, and it's effortless to limit ourselves. Writers often have employers who give them a paycheck. That’s good; otherwise, we’d all live on the street. But...