Every Writer Who Wants Readers Should Do This
What’s the goal of every writer once she hits publish? To get readers, right? If you’re sharing because you can, that’s a good start. It’s scary to put your work before people who can criticize you. Getting no reaction may scare you more. Anyone can publish in this always-connected world. We have freedom to speak […]
3 Powerful Reasons Why Every Writer Needs a Deadline
Blake Atwood said, “Without a deadline, every word you write will feel like you’re building a bridge to nowhere.” I have two clients I’ve promised to send 4 articles every month. At the first of the month, I decide what I’ll write each week. Otherwise, I can get distracted by a thousand unrelated things: doing […]
What to Do When No One Reads Your Writing
You spent four hours crafting a fantastic blog post. You share it on all your social media channels. Afterward, you pull up your stats every hour to see how many people clicked your link. You’re greeted with a big fat zero – zero reads, zero shares, and zero signs anyone cares. If you’re lucky, that […]
How to Write Anything Quickly and Effectively Now
Anais Nin said, The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. Ann Handley says this in her book title: Everybody Writes. This is true because we all: Write emails. Post status updates on social media. Write down things we want to remember. […]
9 Ways Journaling Helps You Write Better First Drafts
Writers know the first draft is the worst draft. Great writing is rewriting. Expect to go through your work a few times to make it sparkle. How can you be sure your first draft will have enough good stuff in it? Here’s what you can learn from the practice of journaling. Journaling Makes You […]
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 […]
Why Every Writer Needs an Editor: My Conversation with Award-Winning Editor Emily Clark
This post is an interview I did with Emily Clark, an award-winning editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s a bit longer than what I usually run – but if you read to the end, I promise you’ll be glad you did! If you’re a writer, you know that every writer needs an editor. Maybe […]
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. […]