The Struggle with Self Promotion: Why You Need a Promotion Strategist
When I ask creative people what their #1 dream is, they say, “I want to make a living from my art.” Wouldn’t that be great? When I was in art school, I longed for the day when I could make a living selling portraits. So I asked my advisor, “What can I expect to do […]
Medium Strategies You Can't Ignore: My Conversation with Amy Torres
What if there were some Medium strategies that promise you more claps, more followers, and more attention? Imagine having all the influence you dreamed of when you wrote your first blog post. What would your life be like if your words reached people around the world? What opportunities would you create when you package your […]
Three Powerful Reasons Why My Blog Post Went Viral
This weekend I wrote my most viral post ever. I wrote it because my friend’s 23 year old daughter Megan died tragically. It seemed unfair, unexpected, and unreal. I’ve written memorial tributes for about 10 years now. Without fail, the families appreciate the gesture. Most of the time, they share the post with others. The […]
Remembering Andrew
It came out of nowhere and changed the lives of his family and friends forever. Last week as he was walking home from work, Andrew was hit by a car on a busy street. In a split second, he received a catastrophic brain injury that would mark the end of his short life. I don’t […]
Come See Me on Positive Writer!
Today my article, What Art School Failed to Teach Me About Writing & Rejection went live on Positive Writer! Positive Writer is a great resource to visit when you’re filled with doubt about your writing. Bryan Hutchinson has filled it with resources to kick you in the butt, inspire you, and get you writing! You […]