Hello writers, 

I love “enough is enough” moments.

It took me over a decade to quit teaching, but when I finally did, the spark that ignited inside me wasn’t like anything I had ever experienced. It was light in a couple of senses.

I lit up! I was both excited and terrified. The ...

Hello writers, ,

I don’t love just any personal or fictional story.
I love stories that authors loved writing.
Sometimes you can hear the author’s giggles between the words and excitement between moments.
You can tell they deeply enjoyed writing the story.

Here’s what to watch out fo...

Hello writers,

Unsure what kind of stories you’re here to write?

Want an inexpensive, fun way to develop your writing technique?

If your answer is “yes,” then I’ve got a good one for you.

Mindset Shift

As writers, I believe we all have stories to tell—and those stories have som...

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The Write Things Community has been running for almost two months now, and I’ve noticed something interesting—writers are shifting.

They’re moving from wondering if they have a story worth telling to asking themselves which story they want to tell first.

It’s a shif...

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Where are you headed?
Check in with your inner compass. Where does your True North point? Is it toward writing a specific story? Many stories? Publication? A full-time career as a writer?

What is it that you, in your heart of hearts, want to be doing with your time he...

Hello writers,
One of the greatest perks of my work is watching writers take a leap forward. And there are many ways writers grow—vocabulary, technique, consistency, confidence. There are milestone moments too: finishing a draft, hiring an editor, publishing their stories.

As a teac...

Write Things: On Your Story, Your Way

Hello writers,

The writing I’ve been seeing in the Write Things Community lately has exceeded my expectations. There’s real power in writing with consistency and steadfast support.

But these writers didn’t learn how to write in the past four ...

Write Things: On What’s Been Stolen From You

Hello writers,
None of us know exactly how our lives will unfold or where our journeys will take us. As writers, the same can be said for our stories. We start out with one thought, destination, or idea in mind, but then—after several cha...

Write Things Newsletter: On Guilt vs. Regret

Hello writers,
As you take new steps toward your goals, you’ll encounter new obstacles. Personally, today’s topic is one I recently recognized in myself, so I wanted to share it.

It’s part of a bigger discussion, so if you have any quest...

Hello writers,

It’s been a busy couple of weeks!

There was a great turnout for my Your Writing Dream: Why It Matters More Than You Think webinar last Thursday, and I’m very excited to announce the launch of my Write Things Community on July 1st.

I’ve worked with so many talented ...

Hello writers,

I had a wonderful conversation with Nadia Kidwai of CBC Radio One in Winnipeg this past weekend. We talked about everything from perfectionism, to the creative process, to the power of the questions we ask ourselves.  

In all honesty, the interview felt like it was ...

Write Things Newsletter: On Building Page-Turners

This week’s newsletter is being crafted by a pair of warm, clammy hands.

Tension, in many ways, is the heartbeat of good writing. It can be both intoxicating and agonizing. And through pure coincidence, I not only did a deep dive i...