We writers love to create stories. And why not? There is something fun about creating a fantasy world, living in it for a while, and inviting others to join us there. Sometimes these fantasies bleed over into the real world, where we don’t quite live in reality. Here is one of the fantasies we love: … Read more
The #1 problem that stops most people from writing has nothing to do with talent or ability. It has nothing to do with a lack of time or opportunities. But it has EVERYTHING to do with them not believing they are a writer. When you stop and think about it, this is kind of crazy. … Read more
One of the staples of the modern music world is the “Greatest Hits” album. When an artist has been around for a while, and they’ve had at least a few hits, it’s customary for their record company to release a new album that re-packages all those hit songs. Have you ever thought about the work … Read more
There are a lot of questions you have probably asked about the results of your writing. Here are a few of them: Will it make my life better? Will it make me money? Will it increase my status? Will it grow the size of my audience? Will it get me closer to a publishing deal? … Read more
One of the hardest things for any of us writers to swallow is being ignored. We work for months—or in some cases years—on a book. Then when we put it out into the world, only a few people seem to notice or even care. This is not unique to writers. Anyone in a creative field, … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play One of the tropes that seems to follow creative types around is the myth of the “tortured artist.” The myth goes something like this: creative work is very, very difficult, and it requires the artist to give their blood, sweat, and tears to their creative work. This tortured artist myth has been … Read more