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Every week, I share ideas on the writer's mindset, creativity, and the writing process. Regain the self-belief and trust in your own creative gifts.Ā
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Hello writers!
This topic might be controversial for some.
Remember, everything in life is just a story. The beliefs we hold are simply the ones we’ve deemed to be “true.”
Idea: On Mindset
Never defend yourself or your art against criticism....
Hello writers,
This topic has been coming up a lot lately, so I wanted to explore it here.
Personal stories are popular and common in my writing groups and classes.
Here’s the biggest gap I see between an amateur writer and one who’s ready to publish.
Idea: On...
Hello writers,
This is a ‘tip of the iceberg’ newsletter. If you like the topic and would like me to go deeper into it, reply and let me know.
Idea: On Mindset
You don’t have to publish your stories—or even write them. Creative expression is...
Hello writers,
Today’s tip is strictly for revision—it’s not something to worry about while writing the first draft of your story.
That said, the more intentionally you apply this approach during revision (as suggested in the invitation section), the more...
Hello writers,
We’ve talked pace in several of my writing groups & workshops lately, so I figured this was a sign that more people might be interested in the topic.
I hope you find something of value in it.
Idea: On Process
Pace in...
Hello Writers,
With Bitcoin reaching new highs, let’s talk about a different kind of investment.
Idea: On Mindset
With the recent upsurge in the stock and crypto markets, it’s probably a good time to talk about investing—in your writing.
Like the stock market,...
Hello writers,
I’m going to talk about writing challenging personal stories.
Don’t worry fiction-only writers, this can help you out too.
Idea: On process
When we write personal stories, it’s easy to want to explain everything—what...
Hello Writers,
Here’s my attempt at a Halloween-themed newsletter.
Idea: On Fear
Fear can haunt every storyteller: fear of sharing our stories, of criticism, of being told we're not writers, that our stories don't matter. Fear that our time and effort will be wasted,...
Hello writers!
This week, I'm offering a new perspective on your first draft writing.
Some of you will cringe and tell yourself that this is impossible.
Others may experience a new found freedom.
Either way, it should make for an interesting read.
Idea: On...
Hello Writers,
Last week, we talked about the stress and doubt that comes from writing to please others. This week, I want to dive deeper into the creative consequences of people-pleasing and how it can hold you back from creating truly original, fulfilling work.
Idea: On...
Hello Writers,
I just wrapped up my Writer's Detox Retreat this past weekend in Carman, Manitoba.
We worked on living more authentically so that we can write more authentically.
Today's newsletter is inspired by one of the topics that came up.
Idea: On People-Pleasing in Writing
...Hello Writers,
Amateur writers often compare themselves to others, especially in writing groups.
This isn’t right or wrong—it just happens.
Let’s talk about it.
Idea: On Inspiration
When we compare ourselves to other writers, we're evaluating, judging, and...
