How do you find the best time to be most productive with your writing? I talk about that in this video. You might also like: Day 1: Let's talk about your why. Day 2: Why this book? Day 3: Busting writer's block Day 5: Setting goals and celebrating achievements VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Good morning, everyone, ... read more
Narrowing Your Focus: Why This Book? (Premise of your Book)
Check out this video from my writing bootcamp about finding the "why," the premise of your book. You can find the transcript below. More videos from this writing bootcamp: Let's Talk About Your WhyWhy Setting Goals & Celebrating Your Achievements is Important Video Transcript Good morning, everyone. ... read more
Let’s Talk About Your Why
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Writer’s conferences: why I love them and why I almost didn’t
A couple of weeks ago I went to a writer’s conference. I LOVE writer’s conferences. Which may not be a huge surprise, but I am an introvert, so large gatherings of people can exhaust me. Sixteen years ago, I would not have said I LOVE writer’s conferences. I sat in a hotel room in Houston, wondering if I had made a ... read more
Creative Brain Versus Editing Brain
One of the biggest causes of writer’s block is getting the editing brain involved when the creative brain should be working. That happens when the editorial and creative departments of your brain mingle. If you don’t shut off your editing brain while you’re writing, it will strangle you. The Deep Work Habit Like any good ... read more