We all have a myriad of reasons why we aren’t getting the writing done. Some require a large dose of grace to put the work down until a better time arrives (illness, death, moving, etc…). But other roadblocks are barriers we put up ourselves. Ah writing, where the writer is both the protagonist and antagonist.Continue reading “What is Really Keeping You From Writing?”
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5 Ways My PR Skills Helped Me Write a Novel
I grew up wanting to be a writer. It was the dream of my heart the moment I realized that the name on the front of the stories I read under the big, bold title was the name of a PERSON. A real life person whose job it was to write that story down. EachContinue reading “5 Ways My PR Skills Helped Me Write a Novel”
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”
Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros: Your Questions Answered
I am excited to offer a Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Professionals who have always wanted to write a novel this August. Registration is open now until July 30th. Who is this Boot Camp for? If you are (or ever were) a public relations or communications professional who has always wanted to tryContinue reading “Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros: Your Questions Answered”
Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone to Realize Your Creative Dreams
Earlier this week we went to Washington, DC with the kids. I am not exactly a confident traveler. My anxiety tends to peak thinking with all the uncertainty around what we’ll be doing or how to get from here to there or when and where we’ll be eating. But this trip, I was totally comfortable.Continue reading “Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone to Realize Your Creative Dreams”
Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros
Are you a public relations or communications professional who always dreamed of writing a novel? Did you shelve your own creative pursuits for a more practical job that showcased your writing skills? Are you unsure if your novel idea is “good enough” or where to even start? Is your bookshelf groaning under the weight ofContinue reading “Start Your Novel Boot Camp for PR Pros”
What is Success for a Writer?
Is it the New York Times bestseller list? A Reese’s Book Club pic? Becoming a BookTok sensation? Earning enough to pay off your student loan? Earning enough to quit your day job? Walking the red carpet at your book’s big movie premier with all the hottest stars playing your lead roles? Those goals all soundContinue reading “What is Success for a Writer?”
How to Know if You’re a “Good” Writer
When my first son was born, I was a prototypical first time parent. I asked a lot of questions at each pediatrician visit. After one particularly self-doubt fueled question session, I looked at our beloved doctor and asked, “How will I know if I’m a good mom?” His answer? “The fact that you’re even askingContinue reading “How to Know if You’re a “Good” Writer”
Starting Your Novel: Prep for Success
You’ve decided you want to write a novel. You probably have a great idea. A scene that’s played in your head during your commute, a question that bugs you, a character whose voice echoes in your head in the middle of the night. You find some quiet time one Sunday afternoon or set the alarmContinue reading “Starting Your Novel: Prep for Success”
Do You Need a Book Coach?
Okay, writers, you’re setting off onto the page with a new idea or you are staring at a stack of pages ready to carve out a revised story from your latest draft. I’ve written before about what a book coach is, when to use one, and how I approach the work. But you may stillContinue reading “Do You Need a Book Coach?”