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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
YouTube for Business: How Writers Can Succeed – With Greg Narayan (Interview Part 2)
YouTube for Business: Is it for you? This is part 2 of an interview I did with Greg Narayan, Founder of Dear Blogger. As of this writing, he has 20,420 subscribers. His channel offers help with WordPress, Blogging, SEO, Design, Advertising, and more! He also shares his insights on how to build and sustain a […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Find Your Writing Voice Today – Even if You've Been Shamed for Sharing It
Photo Credit: ssoosay Flickr via Compfight cc What does your writing voice sound like? Do you have one? You do, even if you haven’t defined it. In this article, you’ll see how to find yours and set it free – even if it’s been silent for years! You have a writing voice – even if […]
How to Sell Your First 25,000 eBooks
Photo Credit: Frank Gruber Flickr via Compfight cc Do you want to write an eBook? What if you could make it a bestseller? These techniques have sold 25,000 eBooks for me. What I did, you can do, too. First, let’s get rid of your excuses. 3 Reasons You Put Off Writing Your Book You’ve thought […]
What I Learned at the Funeral of a 23 Year Old – Frank McKinley, Author
This morning I joined some 300 friends and family to celebrate the life of Megan Twist. I never had the pleasure of meeting Megan. What I learned about her today was beautiful, inspiring, and heartbreaking. She was beautiful because she loved people well. She was inspiring because she let people feel free to be themselves. […]