Writing in the summer can be easier for some (day job in a slow period, vacation time, longer days) and harder for others (kids at home, summer travel, different routines). My kids are both teenagers now and perfectly capable of taking care of themselves. In fact, they have their own schedules and activities and comeContinue reading “Summer Writing Routines”
Category Archives: Writing Support
Is it time to call in the experts?
I am headed back to physical therapy this week. I’ve had a nagging lower back issue. When I was in physical therapy for another issue a few years ago, I mentioned it to the therapist during one of our sessions. She kindly added some exercises to help, but it never totally resolved the pain. OurContinue reading “Is it time to call in the experts?”
A Writer Favor: What Craft Issues Trip You Up?
Last week on my Instagram stories, I asked writers which of the following were they struggling with most right now: The Results are in: Craft received the most votes, followed closely by Time and Mindset, which nearly tied. If you’re like me, writer, then you probably struggle with all three at some point. It justContinue reading “A Writer Favor: What Craft Issues Trip You Up?”
8 Steps to a Better Manuscript: What it looks like to start working with a book coach
I talk a lot about craft and motivation and mindset when it comes to writing. Today, I want to do something a little different. I want to walk you through the process of what it looks like to work with me. Like the nitty gritty logistics of it. Step 1: Check out my website LearnContinue reading “8 Steps to a Better Manuscript: What it looks like to start working with a book coach”
I got a rejection on my query, is it time to revise?
How–and more importantly WHEN–you should use your rejections to help you improve your stories I was recently talking with a writer who had reached out in a panic. She’d started querying agents a few weeks ago and had just received her third rejection. She wanted to know if she should rush back to her openingContinue reading “I got a rejection on my query, is it time to revise?”
Is it time to step into the light of your story?
I recently wrapped up work with a client and I wanted to share some of what she had to say in her post-project feedback (yes, coaches need feedback, too!) because it exemplified everything I aim to do when working with a writer. “First, the whole process was very professional and thoughtful. Then there was theContinue reading “Is it time to step into the light of your story?”
You may be wondering…
….how can I work with Monica? Let me answer your question with a question: are you just starting a new story or in the midst of revision? Either way, I’ve got you covered! Start Your Novel with Confidence Consider this your quick start to drafting with a safety net. We will work together to answerContinue reading “You may be wondering…”
Writing & Baseball
Earlier this week, I posted on Instagram: I was feeling pretty motivated after that “no,” to be honest. I was firmly in the “let’s get rejected today” mindset of using it as fuel to keep going, keep trying. And then… I got another rejection on a partial Tuesday. The doubts crept in. Cut toContinue reading “Writing & Baseball”
Fail in Order to Create
I saw this amazing clip from Paul McCartney about the song Blackbird, one of my all time favorites. Did you catch what he said? He and John, while messing around with Bach and got some of the song wrong because they didn’t know the scond half.. That bit of “wrong” highlighted the chords he wasContinue reading “Fail in Order to Create”
5 Reasons to Join the Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros
Still considering joining the Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros starting this August? Here are five reasons to say YES!: Honor your creative/dreamer side You use your creative side every day at work, whether it’s brainstorming new campaigns or finding original ways to reach your target audience or writing the perfect copy forContinue reading “5 Reasons to Join the Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros”