A Hero on Every Page
Writers write. “Experts” disagree about how often a writer should sit down and spew words to grow or maintain literary prowess. I’m not sure there’s such a thing as an expert on this topic. The only expert on what works for you is you. And for what works best for my writing life? I’m the …
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There comes a time when every writer needs someone to read their work and tell them what’s good about it. The key is not getting that input too early or too late in the process.So how do you know when you’re ready for a critique of your writing? You’ve done more than just write the …
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**Did you miss part one? Read it here. The door of the gorgeous log home swung open, and a lean man stepped out. Skye sensed his magic immediately. It was woodsman magic, tied to trees and the roots that anchored them into the ground. Before humanity took over the earth, a race of indigents specialized …
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She must have taken a wrong turn and skidded down a rabbit hole. Except this wasn’t Wonderland. Or even wonderful. Skye Reynolds checked the address on her phone against the wooden signpost at the edge of a rutted drive. Her foot pushed harder against the brake pedal. Sure, the rutted track beyond the post looked …
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All writing coaching is not created equal. Even though I’m certified in a general coaching method, the way I choose to coach writers is different from most of the other graduates of my program. Why? Because I’m not the typical writing coach. If you’re not sure what a writing coach is, check out this post. …
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Writers write. If you dream of writing a book, you should have a writing routine, something called a writing practice in several famous books. This is not an advertisement for The Artist’s Way or Writing Down the Bones, but I believe both Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg have proven their authority in this field. I’ve …
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Burnout has been on the rise in the workplace since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Depending on the polls used, burned out people make up between 49 and 77 percent of the work force. That’s a depressing statistic. It’s made worse since I’ve been in the throes of creative burnout for more than …
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Writers write. Writers who want to be published spend an inordinate amount of time wondering what they should write now, next, and going forward. Unfortunately, wondering about what to write means they aren’t actually writing. It wasn’t a coincidence that the day I wrote this post I also read a chapter called “What to Write” …
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Men only talk about it in whispers because if your wife hears, she will never let you forget how wrong it was to talk about her to anyone. Even if what you said is true, and not said unkindly with ill intent, you will live to regret it. Or not. You love that woman. You …
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If we change our mind about the direction we’re taking, is that the same as admitting we made a mistake?
