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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,
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...
Welcome,
My fall writing groups are in full swing, and a lot of imagery is finding its way onto my physical and virtual tables, sparking some great conversations about how readers get hooked on a story.
This newsletter comes after some reflection.
Idea: On Process
A good book is...
Welcome,
I regularly read and hear exceptional stories from writers. But for many of the writers I work with, these stories only come to life when they’re part of a writing group.
Here’s why—and no, the answer has nothing to do with me.
...
Hello writers,
I'm going to share with you one of the most important ideas I can.
Here it is.
Idea: On mindset
As writers, each of you are uniquely equipped to make your dreams come true.
In order to do so, you must first be conscious of this ability.
The...
Hello writers!
It's Thursday and I wanted to share a thought on the writing process.
Observant readers will also notice that I've landed on "Write Things" for a title. Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
On to today's idea!
Idea: On the writing process
...
It's Thursday and I've got an idea, inspiration, and an invitation for you.
Idea: On Revision
I urge writers to consider the first draft of their story complete after they've written it and revised it.
Some of you may have heard a similar version of this advice...
