What Are Your Tools for Successful Writing?
My boss and mentor often says, “Pay for good tools. Just cry once.” He was a mechanic for years, putting himself through grad school by fixing Volkswagon bugs. So his philosophy started early and then carried through for many decades throughout his...
Using Websites To Grow Your Business with Linda Jones
Today, some technical tips for you and your writing business courtesy of Linda Jones, Founder + CEO of Taykoff. ————————————- As a writer, we know websites are vital to our business. They are an...
Who’s On Your Team?
When I was writing my 50k words for NaNoWriMo, I wrote entirely alone for the month of November. I would not recommend that to most people. Even if you are by nature more introverted, there is power in knowing that you are not pulling the sled alone. A close friend...
Eat The Bigger Frog First.
Today’s topic is procrastination. Recently I came across a quote attributed to Mark Twain and I felt that it was particularly appropriate for creatives doing new year planning. “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in...
3 Successful Storytellers & Lessons From Their Mindset
The term “mindset” is getting used a lot these days. And many writing books start with the advice to keep it foremost in your mind that YOU ARE A WRITER. In her now classic Harvard commencement speech, J.K. Rowling discusses living in poverty and how she...
2 Time Management Tips for Creatives
I’ve been listening to a number of interviews with people who have transitioned to writing full time. It has been fascinating to listen to people talk about the years beforehand, when they worked a dayjob and had to wedge in their writing time. Many of theme...
Write To Market: Deliver a Book That Sells
The inventory at Kindle Unlimited continues to grow and I’m glad I splurged at the beginning and paid for a discounted bulk annual price. Chris Fox is a new favorite of mine and this book is no exception. He has a direct informative style that I really...