There is a big difference between an 'excuse' and a 'reason' or contributing factor. I think of an excuse as a lie I tell myself (or others)

The similarity between the lawn furniture training concept & writing felt obvious. I start every month with a plan to write, but soon...

I got stuck. I got busy. I focused on other things. The writing was shut down. My writing motivation was wandering around somewhere...

What is your writing plan for September, October, and November? Determine what you need in these 5 areas to write this fall.

Which terms do you need? My advice is start where you can, do your best to understand, and ALWAYS keep a copy on file.

Concentrate your focus, build writing skills, increase creativity, or nurture your motivation with writing groups, retreats & conferences

Your creativity is part of who you are, but asking if your creativity can trust you also sets it up as an entity you must respect and use.

When you build a habit or develop a ritual around your writing, you can get to your computer, tablet or paper in the write mindset. You’ll s

Your published book will look nothing like the first draft. The final draft of the book, the one you’ll publish, will come from the PROCESS

YOU may be your biggest writing challenge. Here are six ways to build your confidence in your ability to write and publish your book.

It’s almost SUMMER! What’s the plan for your writing journey over the summer? There’s no write or wrong. 😉

Embrace your overflowing bucket of ideas. This is not a leaky-roof bucket where you’re catching drips and must keep emptying it in order...

Tools and habits to limit online distractions like social media, email, and “research” from sucking away your focused writing time.

It’s hard to write a book for the masses, but it’s easy to speak to an individual. Knowing your Ideal Reader can help you write.

Thinking of your marketing plan as a connection plan can make things easier. A connection plan starts with how you define success for...

A list of prompts to get you started. Some prompts are geared toward non-fiction, others for fiction.

What can you do today, tomorrow, later this week, or next month to nurture the writer within? Create a menu of delicious activities...

At some point, you'll want to get some writing in when you're away from your usual space. What will you need to take your writing mobile?

Let’s do some ‘what if’ planning. If you are prepared for life to interrupt your writing but have a plan to deal with it and keep going,...

Add your getting started time + finishing up time + block of writing time together. Now grab your calendar and schedule in your next writing