Are You Cut Out for This?
If you spend much time around writers, you will eventually hear someone talk about the English teacher who made them hate writing. It’s too bad …
Failure is a Gift
When you hear the name J.K. Rowling, what comes to mind? You probably picture an ultra-successful author whose books are adored by millions of readers …
Yoda’s Advice for Writers
If you’ve seen “The Empire Strikes Back,” you’ll recall this pivotal scene in the middle of the movie. Luke Skywalker is training with the Jedi …
Dr. Lucas Marino on Monetizing Your Book with a Course
Here in Daily Writer world, we frequently talk about ways to build a business as a writer. The sooner you can get comfortable thinking of …
51 Rejections
History is filled with stories about authors who were rejected but kept trying until they found success. Here’s just one example. A number of years …
Make Your Own Luck
One of the greatest superhero movies ever made is 2008’s The Dark Knight. People love this movie for many reasons, the biggest of which is …
Be a Person of Value
Every writer talks about wanting success. But what does it actually mean, and how do you measure it? Is it even a worthy goal in …
Comparison Kills
You can make a lot of mistakes as a writer and still be successful. But one of the mistakes that will kill both your enthusiasm …
Bring Your “B” Game
Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? (I’ll bet the answer is YES.) If so, here is a strategy to help you overcome it immediately. …