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Writers hear a lot about producing word count. The more the better, most writing resources admonish. It’s wonderful to be able to state, “I wrote 2000 words today” or “I’m up to 90k!” Yet so many new writers try to make their words count too soon. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s define the difference between […]
Today I’m looking back–my husband and I would have been married for forty-seven years. But time marches forward. For a lot of writers, the new year brings on vows to reenergize and recommit to the writing life. Writing Tip for Today: Writing is a little like acting—you step away for ten minutes and the fans […]
During the holidays, I decided not to try to cram in daily writing alongside all the stuff we Americans do during the season. Now I’m discovering that I need a little nudge to get back into the writing routine. Writing Tip for Today: Here are a few ideas for relighting your creative spark. Read Great […]
Some write; others wish only to have written. So many of us will say we have wanted to write since childhood. I too scribbled stories and plays and poems as a kid. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the love/hate of the writing process. Writing Tip for Today: What are some ways to make […]
Last post, we talked about ways to train your Muse to show up when inspiration is AWOL. But after you’ve plopped down at the keyboard, how can you be writing past the dreaded writer’s block? Writing Tip for Today: Here are a few more ideas to keep your writing productive: Junk it Through One of […]
The publishing world has changed radically. Fewer books are published every year. Yes, you can self-publish, but then you’re cast into a very large sea called Amazon, waving your SOS flag at book buyers. Writing Tip for Today: So why write? What’s in it for you? Let’s talk about some reasons to write: Catharsis is […]
We writers are such an odd bunch—we make a thousand excuses for not getting our BICs (Butts in Chairs), but if we can’t get to the keyboard—due to illness, a calamity in the family or other trauma—we suddenly become very creative. At least I do. It’s reverse psychology of the irritating kind, but I’ve tried […]
Anne Lamott has advised writers to first “get it down,” and later, “fix it up.” The important piece of her counsel is to keep these two sessions separated—you don’t want Editor You to interfere with Creative You. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s take a look at the first part of the writing equation—getting it down. […]
I’ve just returned from a wonderful writer’s retreat in Newberg, Oregon. It’s always great to mentor other writers and to recharge my own batteries by hanging with writers and old friends. But I’m tired. Really tired. Writing Tip for Today: What can writers do in the aftermath of a retreat or conference? Recover First, […]
Take your writing to the next level! Transform your writing! Write a bestseller! We all want to be better writers. In nearly twenty years of helping writers, I’ve offered workshops that promised that next level to my students. After yesterday’s total solar eclipse, some writing coach will no doubt promote a course or workshop […]