I have a passion for words, for meaningful and remarkable communication. It's a cause near and dear to my heart. So it drives me bonkers when people waste what they have … [Read more...] about How to Stop Sounding Stupid and Write Like a Pro
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The Most Neglected Writing Tip
I was at a restaurant the other night. Naturally, I was reading the menu. I was trying to decide if I wanted to eat a second dinner that evening. (Yes, that's right, … [Read more...] about The Most Neglected Writing Tip
The Only Way to Become a Real Writer
For years, I struggled with calling myself a writer. I wrote and wrote and wrote. And yet, after all that writing, I was still waiting. For what, exactly? To become a … [Read more...] about The Only Way to Become a Real Writer
Memoir Writing Tips from Marion Roach Smith
I met Marion Roach Smith online several months ago through this blog. She told me that she teaches people to write memoir — a nonfiction writing genre I am particularly … [Read more...] about Memoir Writing Tips from Marion Roach Smith
When You Need Help Writing, Do This
It will happen. At some point in your writing journey, you will get stuck. Call it writer's block, the Resistance, or laziness. Whatever the name, the point is this: It … [Read more...] about When You Need Help Writing, Do This
Book Writing Tips That Work
I'm writing my first book. It's easier than I thought it would be. And at the same time, harder. For me, the toughest part has been the daily discipline of writing — … [Read more...] about Book Writing Tips That Work