Here’s the deal. Sometimes you sit down and what you write is really good. Sometimes you sit down and what you write is really bad. Sometimes you get discouraged and sit down and stare glumly juuuuust to the right of your computer monitor, because you can’t bear the thought of writing.
Hey friends. I’m in a weird place. I’m getting calls from agents. I’m meeting “must-know” people. I’m being invited to speak. It’s really flattering, and my ego is purring like a kitten in a sunbeam.
I’ve been talking for several years about embracing the concept of AGING GRACEFULLY. It’s something I defined and committed to a long time ago — not dying my (now gray) hair, not bemoaning wrinkles, not desperately clinging to youth, but accepting the aging process as natural and — dare I say — good.
Making the switch to a career writer is tough, but you can do it! Here are some pointers that can help your writing dream become a reality.
Writing can feel so overwhelming sometimes… where do you even start?
Really, REALLY disappointed in the FCC’s decision to kill Net Neutrality. Here’s why, and here’s what we can do.
It was time to rebuild my site, for a number of reasons. I hope you like it!
When I sat down this morning to start writing, I found myself absolutely terrified. Here’s why.
Scalable income? IP assets? No problem! Podcaster and author Joanna Penn shares some realistic options to turn your writing side-hustle into a career.
Today we’ll take a look at what we should do if (& when) we find ourselves exhausting, burned out, and feeling hopeless as we stare down a blank page.
HAPPY LAUNCHDAY to my newest creative project, a sci-fi mystery audio drama called “Girl In Space”!
Author Katie Cross talks having it all: a loving family, a legitimate writing career, and a supportive network of peers. It’s possible AND practical!
“Do I need a writing degree?” It’s a complex question that involves factors like time, money, lifestyle, goals, & more. Work through your own decision with help from today’s episode of the Write Now podcast!
Join the ladies from Red Ink Publications for a chat about genre writing, delicious cake, and finding confidence in writing what you love.
Words have power — especially the words we say and think about ourselves. So whether you think you’re slime or God’s gift to writing, the way you think about yourself can have an immense effect on your work.
If you’re a creative professional, HOW DO YOU LIVE without being burned out 99% of the time?
What’s the worst that will happen if you put yourself out there? How will you handle rejection? Even worse, what happens if you do nothing?
You finally have a website! Now how do you let the internet know you exist? How do you attract users? Never fear: SEO (search engine optimization) is here!
Do you ever put off writing because you need to wash the dishes or watch American Idol with your spouse? Are these legit reasons — or just excuses? Learn how to ditch the excuses and just write in this week’s episode of the Write Now podcast!
Corporate structure crushing your spirit? Wishing you could quit your day job and write full time? This episode is for you.
Are you living the life you want to live? Living a creative life is about making your own decisions and breaking the mold. But what does that mean?
Where does the time go? Between work, family, and countless other obligations, who has the time to write these days? You do! Let’s prioritize!
Don’t let myths about personality keep you from fully exploring yourself as a writer. Discover your strengths, weaknesses, and how you recharge!
What’s the best music to listen to (if any) while you write? Let’s talk about music curation and what different genres of recorded sound can do for you!
If you write, you have a personal brand! Let’s discuss some ways you can grow, maintain, and market your brand to help readers find your work.
How do you know if writing under a pen name is right for you? This week’s episode of Write Now lays out 6 reasons a pen name might be a smart choice.
FRIENDS! On today’s Coffee Break episode, I’m talking with writer Paul Sating with a kind of storytelling I haven’t featured before: the audio drama!
Sometimes the most important aspect of writing is not the words you string together but the questions you ask. And one question in particular is incredibly helpful.
Get the 10 invaluable writing lessons I learned while writing a book in one week. (That’s right: one week.)
When I started the Write Now podcast back in January 2015, I had no idea where it was going to go.
From turning off your phone to staving off fear and/or hunger, this episode of the Write Now podcast is here to help you write through NaNoWriMo.
We learned a lot of great things in school. But our educational system isn’t perfect, and there are some things we should have learned about writing (and life) that we didn’t. All of those (and more!) in this week’s episode!
A mission statement is a valuable tool for a writer — it can help you understand your own story, remind you of your purpose, and guide you toward your goals. Today’s episode of Write Now podcast will help you create one!
Stuck in a soul-sucking, toxic day job while you dream of being a paid writer? Today’s episode covers 10 different career paths for writers just like you.
Chances are, you’ve heard of the concept of a muse, whether you’ve read your fair share of Shakespeare or simply seen Disney’s “Hercules”. But can a muse possibly have an effect on us here in the modern world?
I know, I know. You hate networking. I hate networking. It feels so corporate and shallow and sell-out-y. But it’s important for writers nonetheless. That’s why this episode is here to help you navigate the turbulent waters of this essential skill.
Is it true that there’s “nothing new under the sun”, that we just keep retelling the same 3 stories over and over, and that Hollywood is out of ideas? Find out in the latest episode of Write Now!
We hear it all the time: “We can’t afford to pay our writers,” or, “Your payment will be exposure and experience!” But is that true? Should we take that unpaid internship? Find out in Episode 041 of Write Now.
Rejection happens to every writer. This week’s episode explores different types of rejection and how some of them can actually help us to become better writers.
The internet is brimming with writing advice, both good and bad. Here’s how to tell the difference — and a rundown of the worst offenders.
My deep, dark secret is that often I don’t like myself very much. I never feel like I’m *enough*. If you feel like this, you might just need some grace.
Balance, clutter, distraction, scheduling, & grace collide as we answer the question: “What needs to happen for you to sit down, focus, and write?”
Today’s episode is about how to deal with and respond to pressure in a way that creates positive outcomes (inspiration) instead of negative outcomes (crippling fear & doubt).
I’m thinking about taking a social media hiatus in February 2016. Here’s what that means for the Write Now podcast — and you!
Sometimes we feel worthless and unlovable — and we have no idea how to change how we feel.
