Three Ways to Make Your Daily Writing Time Count
Photo Credit: mclcbooks Flickr via Compfight cc You’ve heard you should get up early to write. Research shows your brain is most creative in the morning. Your conscious mind sleeps. Your unconscious mind doesn’t. It’s always churning ideas – which may be why you have dreams. So why not take advantage of this natural cycle? […]
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 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 […]
The Shocking Truth About Writing
Alexander Hamilton said, I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man. You can do years of research. You can slave over your draft for days. You can edit until the cyber paper crumbles from all the hard eraser marks. Your work will never be perfect. Stop chasing perfection. You’ll never hit it. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]