Make Your Writing Sell – Lessons from the Tabloids
Photo Credit: swanksalot Flickr via Compfight cc This weekend I went to Walmart. When you get to the checkout, you’re presented with an array of magazines with headlines that grab you – and won’t let go. I thought, “Why do these publications sell year after year, decade after decade, and they’re still printed on paper?” […]
7 Ways Every Writer Can Build an Audience – and an Easy Way to Get Started
Photo Credit: TEDxSydney Flickr via Compfight cc Last fall I decided to quit treating writing like a hobby and build an audience. First, I enrolled in the Tribe Writers Course. What sold me on the course was this promise: Tribe Writers will help you get the attention your work deserves. Bam. That’s exactly what I’m […]
Human Behavior: 5 Things Every Writer Needs to Know
Photo Credit: Chef Cooke Flickr via Compfight cc You’re sitting in church and the woman in front of you is letting her kids run wild in the pews. You smile, nod, and try to make a snide expression – hoping she’ll pick up on it and take them to the nursery. She doesn’t. You vow […]
Think Like an Entrepreneur: Solid Advice For Writers Who Want to Fast Track Their Success
Have you ever wanted to talk to a serial entrepreneur and pick his brain? I have. If you’re a writer, artist, or other creative, you probably long for the chance to make a living from your art. But maybe you shy away from self-promotion. Maybe the whole idea of going out on your own scares […]
How 10 Minutes of Daily Writing Can Defeat Fear & Uncover Your Voice
Daily writing is essential to becoming a great writer. In this post, James Prescott shares how in just 10 minutes a day, you can unleash the fearless writer in you! 5 years ago I had a writing crisis. I could find my true voice, I didn’t know what I was here to write. I had […]
Something to Believe In: 5 Anchors for Every Writer
This is a guest post by Leslie Newman. I met her at the Tribe Conference after following her work this year. In that time she went from a total newbie to a writer with a list of over 1900 subscribers, 1300 Social Media followers, and over 2 million monthly views on Pinterest. Her top 4 […]
3 Reasons to Write Blog Posts Fast
One of my favorite authors, Blair Warren, wrote a press release for a client. When Blair asked his client how long he wanted the press release to be, he said, “One hour.” One hour? How can a press release be an hour long? The client said, “I want you to write the best press release […]
3 Keys to Building an Audience
You’ve heard that every writer has an audience. Have you found yours yet? Maybe you’re saying, “Frank, that sounds great. But if they’re out there, why haven’t I found them? Where are they hiding?” Photo Credit: Web Summit Flickr via Compfight cc Yes, it’s frustrating to pour your heart into your work and publish to an […]
Engage Your Audience: 8 Tips to Keep Them Reading to the End
Does your writing engage your audience? If not, these 8 tips will change everything. This is a guest post by Dalene Bickel. She has worked in the publishing business since her junior year of college, serving as an editor for both small and large publishers. She also has experience as a ghostwriter and has been […]
Why I Love Writing: 54 Writers Share Their Passion
I asked 54 writers I know to finish the following sentence: The one thing I love most about writing is ______. Their answers will surprise you, challenge you, and inspire you. What I love about writing…it helps me process my thoughts. It’s awesome for the introverted me. Alicia T-Rust, LifeSoDaily.com The one thing I love most […]