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Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
How to Pick a Writing Topic (and Stick With it)
Did you know there’s a website called Medium.com you can use to make a full-time living writing, no strings attached? Get exclusive access to your free five-day email course on monetizing Medium. Odds are you’re falling into a trap. I’ve seen many aspiring writers fall into it and I’ve written about many times, but it […]
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Writing and Publishing
3 Books That Influenced Me While I Wrote My Second Book
As a writer, I look to a bevy of different influences for knowledge, style, and because I love to read. The magical powers of reading widely come into play when you find yourself remembering quotes, anecdotes, and pieces of ideas you can use to bolster your own writing. They are stored in your mind […]
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Monetize Your Writing
Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
4 Important Lessons Learned From Writing My Second Book
I sold five times as many books during the launch of my second book than I did on my first one. Now, I am still not a New York Times Best Selling author, but I’m starting to see the true power of online writing. In fact, this second book launch has given me enough confidence […]
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Writing and Publishing
Steps to Writing a Book: The Ultimate Guide
The steps to writing a book are simple. Think you have a book in you? We’ve all heard the overly quoted statistic. 81% of the population wants to write a book, but only 1% actually does. In 2017, writing and publishing a book isn’t only possible, but it’s easier than it’s even been before. There’s […]
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Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
Click Bait vs. Genuine Writing: Which Path Should You Follow?
First, let’s eliminate all potential whining from whiny writers. We’re living in the best possible time in human history to be writers. As a writer today, you don’t have to jump through the insane hoops, obstacles, and barriers your predecessors had to. Kurt Vonnegut wrote for twenty-five years before publishers discovered him. Today, you literally […]
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Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
5 Compelling Reasons to Write and Publish a Book
Self-publishing has leveled the playing field and given writers a chance who wouldn’t have had one before. Much of the stigma around self-publishing is gone too, and there are authors making a real impact and an income with their words. I took a course on self-publishing, and since then I’ve written two books. I also […]
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Monetize Your Writing
Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
How to be Certain Your Writing Career Isn’t a Waste of Time
I have good news and bad news. Let’s start with the bad — your writing career might be a waste of time. The good news — it’s probably not. I’ve noticed a strange fear I — as well as many others — have. The fear of putting time and effort into something that just isn’t meant to […]
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Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
How to Succeed as a Writer
I’ve been guilty of spouting lies, so have many other online writers. Online writers and bloggers make success in the writing field seem harder than it is. Don’t get me wrong, becoming a better writer, finding readers for your writing, making money from your writing, building a legacy with your writing, ect., aren’t necessarily easy. […]
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Writing and Publishing
Why Writing Often is the “Life Hack” for Personal Growth
Do you hate life hacks? “Drink green tea at 103 degrees.” “Wake up at 5:13 a.m. every day and meditate for 17 minutes.” “Take a cold shower to stimulate your nervous system.” Perhaps the “optimal life style hacking,” phenomenon has gotten a bit out of hand, but I found a true “life hack,” that’s made […]
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Audience Building
Writing and Publishing
Writing Tips
Stop “Creating Content.” Start Writing.
Does content marketing lead sincere writers in the wrong direction? I love writing. I started writing for nothing more than the joy of putting words together. Once I figured out I wanted to make a living writing, I learned about content marketing techniques to help promote my writing. The techniques helped, but at times it […]
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