Writing Mindset
Beyond Linear Thinking: Embracing the idea generation phase of writing your book
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to work with teen writers again, and I gotta say, I love their energy and their honesty. But, I was reminded, yet again, that all writers, regardless of age, skill, education, and confidence can struggle with the same things. A few weeks ago, I had almost…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Writing a Book (beyond the sales)
When we think of writing a book, we often think of the final product and holding that completed book in our hands. It’s also what clients and potential clients often want when we first start working together. So much of the marketing for writing a nonfiction book centers on the financial or business benefits potential…
Read MoreTaking a Writing Break ≠ Quitting: Why taking breaks is important for your creative process
Whether you’re deep into drafting your ninth book or your starting on your first, I can guarantee that you will hit hard parts where your project feels heavy and messy. It’s possibly gone in directions you weren’t anticipating or you’ve written it “out of order” and now piecing it all together feels imperative and really…
Read MoreSome Thoughts on Creative Resistance
Ever felt like you wanted to write, you really really did, but it just felt hard? So you did the laundry instead or wiped down your already clean counters because that felt useful and easier? I think we’ve all been there. All my laundry got done last week though I did also write but some days felt…hard.…
Read MoreWhat is your WHY for writing your book (and why it’s important to know)?
I’m writing this post because I am over all the BS you read online that says writing a book is an easy-peasy project that you can complete in a weekend, or a month, and you’ll scale your business, fill that funnel with leads, or make a gazillion dollars once you do it. That’s a bunch…
Read MoreWriting Talent IS a Thing
Last week while scrolling Instagram, a post popped up that declared, “Reminder that ‘writing talent’ is not a thing. Writing is a skill. It’s a muscle. You get better by writing more and more and reading a ton.” My initial, gut response was total disagreement. Then, I saw that the post had over a thousand…
Read MoreHow does one become a writer?
I’ve been thinking about this question because as a writing and book coach who works with aspiring or newer writers, I often hear variations of, “I want to write a book/have a book idea, but I’m not a writer.” This, of course, begs the question, how does one become a writer, or what does it…
Read MoreOn Discovering and Embracing Slow Writing, Slow Creativity
A few years ago, my sister sent me a link to a blog on a couple’s “slow travel” adventures. I’d never heard of slow travel, and I found the concept fascinating, this whole idea of going to a place, staying there for an extended period of time, and really getting to know it. Traveling slowly,…
Read MoreLooking Back, Lowering my Writing Expectations, and Writing More!
You can listen to this post as a podcast episode here. Lower your writing expectations to actually write and feel great about it. I know, I know, lower your expectations? WHAT? As a writing coach and book coach, I’m supposed to push you, help you raise the bar, set high goals and reach them!But is…
Read MoreAre your book ideas original enough?
I wanted to share something that I’ve shared with my students in classes and workshops and with clients one on one for years whenever this idea that they don’t have original ideas comes up. This will prove that your ideas are in fact original enough! I’m going to tell you a little story. You’ve probably…
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