After hosting the Daily Writer Podcast and the Daily Writer Club membership group for a couple of years, I feel pretty confident in saying that most of the people in my audience are introverts. Like other introverts, I feel worn down by interacting with people. I love people. I truly do (well, most of them!). … Read more
We’ve been working our way through a series on Making Money as a Writer. Today, we’re talking about a strategy that many writers want to avoid entirely… but it’s one that can lead to all sorts of interesting opportunities. I’m talking about speaking. If you, like many writers, label yourself an introvert, you probably think … Read more
We writers have the well-earned reputation for not being the best at people skills, which is unfortunate because it’s certainly not always true. Writing is a people-centered business even though we spend a good amount of time sitting in front of a screen typing. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. Even if you’re an … Read more
There are many advantages to being an introverted writer. You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to get your writing done. You’d mostly rather spend your time with books than with people, which can help you dive deeply into literature and learning. You’d rather observe than participate, which can help you … Read more
You’ve probably heard the famous quote by Zig Ziglar: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Success is all about building great relationships and serving other people well. But what if you’re an introverted writer? How can you succeed in a world … Read more
The main topic of this podcast focuses on the mindset and habits related to writing. However, a crucial element of our success is generosity. You can have the greatest writing skills in the world, but without good relationships and a giving spirit, it doesn’t mean much. That’s why I’m excited to have April Shprintz as my guest … Read more
One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don’t like to market themselves. Of course, this isn’t true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work. I’m thrilled … Read more