Are you wondering what to write about? Look no further than your own skills and talents. Another way of saying this is, “What comes easy to you?” What seems obvious? What could you do in your sleep and still be better than 99% of people?

Those are the things you should be writing about.

When something comes easy to you, it may seem like it’s easy for everyone else. Not true. What is easy for you is hard for a lot of other people.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” Don’t ignore your skills, wisdom, knowledge, and experience as writing topics. These are the very things you should write about because you have a perspective that others need.

Daily Question: What are three things that come easy to you, and how can you share them through your writing?

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I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Morgan Gist MacDonald. She began her career in academia as a sociologist, but soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company from the ground up. With more than 15 years’ experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team as Founder & CEO in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age.

Morgan is also the author of the excellent guide Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript.

In this conversation, Morgan shares how to make time to write your book, a few important habits for getting a book done, tips on writing your draft, and a number of book marketing strategies that have worked really well for her.

Morgan is a creative genius who leads an amazing company. This conversation is packed full of insights and wisdom!

You can learn more about Morgan, Paper Raven Books, and grab her guide through the links below:

Paper Raven Books

Grab Morgan’s Guide, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript.

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Everyone feels writer’s block sometimes. The next time you aren’t sure what to write about, try combining two things you love.

If you love teaching and movies, write a book about how to use movies in the classroom, or write a series of blog posts on famous classroom scenes from the movies.

If you love science and gardening, write about the science behind how to make a home garden successful, or write an article for a science magazine about new methods of gardening.

If you love technology and marketing, write some articles or blog posts about different technologies the best marketers use today.

If you love children’s books and running marathons, write about how families can run together, or write a children’s book about running.

Author Dan Miller writes, “Passion is the intersection of multiple curiosities.” You won’t find your passion by following someone else’s path. Follow your curiosities and blend them in interesting and unique ways. You’ll not only stand out among other writers, you will also feel more excited because you’re approaching everyday topics with your own special twist.

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