A lot of would-be writers don’t get started because they wonder if they have anything truly unique to offer. As they say, there is nothing new under the sun. When you look at the millions of books, blogs, podcasts, and magazine articles that have been created, what could you possibly say that is unique? The … Read more
People write for many reasons. Some do it for money. Others do it for fame. Still others do it to teach or inspire. No matter why you write, there is a common element that ties all writers together. We are all on a journey of discovery. We don’t just write to express what we think. … Read more
We’ve been talking this week about the importance of focusing on one core message as a writer, particularly in the beginning stages of your author journey. But how do you actually go about doing this? Let me give you an example and then let’s talk about some simple ways to get clear on your message. … Read more
We’ve been talking about the importance of having one single core message as a writer. I know that goes against a lot of writers’ impulses because we all have many things we want to write about. After all, we’re writers… we’re driven by curiosity and exploration! While focusing on one core message or truth in … Read more
One of the biggest challenges for writers, especially at the beginning of your journey or career, is dealing with the feeling that you have to write about everything. After all, you have so many things you want to share! So many life experiences! So many things you’re learning now! So much happening in the world … Read more
So far, I’ve given you a quick introduction to The Writer’s Path, why it’s important, and I’ve shared a bit of my story of traveling the path myself. Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll learn more detail about each of these seven milestones. I’ll explain what it is and also share the biggest challenge … Read more
If you identify as a writer—and I assume you do since you’re listening to this podcast—you probably have some type of outlet for writing. Maybe it’s social media posts, blog posts, a podcast, a book you’re working on, or something else. Maybe it’s several of those things. Which is great! Having a place to write, … Read more
This is the third entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection. The publishing world has changed radically in the last fifteen years or so. In the past, you would have to go through some kind of gatekeeper in order to get your message heard by others. This typically meant finding an agent, who would … Read more
Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their one true message is. “What is the one true message?” you might ask. The “one true message” is the singular theme that dominates most of a writer’s content. Here are some examples: The adventure author … Read more