I always wondered who came up with the phrase “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” Like, actually, what the hell? But, when it comes to writing, there’s definitely more than one way to skin a cat. I’ve seen writers succeed in every niche, genre, style, voice, and tone you could possibly imagine, […]
What is persuasive writing? Simple. Persuasive writing gets the reader to do what you want them to do. Often, the end goal is to get them to, you know, read your stuff at all. See, for the most part, aspiring writers go unnoticed. For every successful blogger, author, novelist, etc, there are thousands of failures, […]
Before I give you writing motivation tips, I’m going to make you hate me. I don’t get writer’s block at all, ever. I can write a 2,000-word article in one hour without using an outline. Catchy headlines ooze out of my brain. I have too many ideas, not too few. I don’t struggle to find […]
You want to learn how to start writing. But it’s not as easy as they say, is it? “Just start writing!” “Write, write, and write some more!” “Writer’s block is a made up excuse, just go.” These statements have a hint of truth. The solution to learn how to start writing…is to start writing. But […]
Raise your hand if you’ve said or thought this before: “I want to start my own blog…someday.” It’s one of those things people continue to put off — some put it off for the rest of their life. If you’re reading this it’s because you have a dream. You dream of creating work that matters […]
There’s no shortage of terrible writing advice on the internet. This puts you in a tough spot. You want to build your writing career. You’re motivated, but you’re looking for clearcut steps to find your voice, build an audience, and become the great writer you imagine you can be. On this path, you have to […]
Are you a slow writer? Do you want to learn how to write faster? If you answered “yes” to both questions, keeping reading. I’m a naturally fast writer. I can crank out 1,000 words in a half-hour or less if I need to. I can write copy for landing pages in minutes. I’ve written entire […]
The old ways of making an impact and an income with your writing took time, patience, thick skin, and a ton of effort. You still need those qualities to become a successful writer, but the path in 2018 and beyond has fewer twists and turns. When I started writing, the recipe for success was much […]
The madness has to stop. It’s one thing to offer resources, services, and products to help writers succeed. I do it and without the help of blogs that teach writing, I wouldn’t have been able to build my own writing career. Bullshitting people, however, isn’t okay. I’m sad to see some of the nonsense that’s […]
I get it. Writing isn’t easy. Building a writing career? That’s even more difficult. You’re not always feeling it. You’re afraid of failure (or success). Maybe you feel like quitting altogether. I’ve been there. I practically bathe in quotes to motivate myself in my writing career and my life. Here are a few of my […]
