7 Writing Resources to Make You a Better Writer
Over the years I’ve written about my journey trying to get my first novel published. There’s an emotional aspect to it all, of course (The struggle! The triumphs!), but documenting the steps I’ve taken has also had a practical outcome. I've been able to see the...How I Became a Better Writer in One Year
Yesterday I was looking over some of my writing from the last couple years and as I read it, I shuddered and asked myself, “Did I really write this?” Guys, it was bad. Not just the “oh it could be better” bad, but the “this isn’t even in the right tense and barely makes sense” bad writing.
Thankfully, I’m a much better writer today. I improved so much in such a short period of time and I wanted to share with you how it happened.
5 Steps to Take Before You Start Your Next Story
Starting a new story is hard, whether its a short story or a full novel. After all, a story is made of a million moving pieces, all developing and coming into focus with time and hard work. How to Start Your Next Story When you’re ready to start a new story, it’s...How to be a Better and Happier Writer
If you’re like me, you love writing. And…you hate it. Sometimes at the time. We writers are full of contradictions when comes to writing. We savor our alone time, yet we want to be loved by our peers. We want to create art, yet we want to be on the bestseller lists.
The Two Most Important Words For Writers
Today, I’m sharing the two most important words you’ll ever hear as a writer: beyond all advice, beyond all classes, beyond all books and blogs, DON’T QUIT.