Today’s tip is directed toward all the perfectionists out there… and when I say that, I’m talking squarely to myself as well. Here’s writing habits practice #4: Don’t wait for the perfect conditions to write. We writers dream of writing in a beach cabana with the wind softly tussling our hair. Or we dream of … Read more
We’ve been talking about the importance of writing habits. On the last couple of daily episodes, we’ve mentioned having a goal, as well as setting up a dedicated writing space for your writing. Today, we’re diving into practice #3: Build anchor rituals to develop your routine. “Anchor rituals” are just what they sound like. They … Read more
We’re doing a short series on writing habits, and yesterday we talked about the pathway to your writing dreams, which is writing habits. You can have all the marketing skills in the world, all the business skills, all the opportunities… but without the writing habit to actually produce the work, none of those things will … Read more
Kent talks to author and coach Ally Fallon about the ins and outs of writing memoir. What happens when you’re not sure where to start or end your story? How do you go about the process? Ally helps us walk through the process and do so with courage and conviction. Ally Fallon is a bestselling … 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
So far we have talked about getting specific on your core message and audience, and building the platforms where you will share your content. Now let’s look at Milestone #3: Write consistent content that helps your readers. Why it’s important: When you write consistent material, specifically blog posts, it helps your SEO (search engine optimization) … 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
As writers, we love to tell stories. Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, stories are a critical part of how we share information and help others engage in the human experience. Maybe you’ve thought about doing the ultimate deep-dive into storytelling, which is writing your OWN story by creating a memoir. My guest today is … Read more
Do you know that feeling when you’re at a social gathering and people have divided into small groups? Every group is talking about a different topic and no matter what group you gravitate to, it seems like you don’t have much to add to the conversation. So, you hang back. You pretend to go get … Read more
In his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey famously wrote, “Begin with the end in mind.” Come with me on a journey to the end—the end of your life. Imagine it’s the day of your funeral. You’ve had a long, productive life. There is sadness, but also a warm remembrance … Read more