Write Things: On when is it too late to start writing

Hello writers,

After a couple of speaking engagements about having the “write” mindset, a few questions are still rolling around in my head - one of which is, “Is it too late for me to start writing?” 

Let’s talk about it. 

I...

Hello writers,

Don’t you love it when the story seems to write itself? Me too. That’s why I believe every writer should have a few trusted keys to unlock their creativity and keep the words flowing.

Here’s one I’ve picked up from a couple of pros—I hope it’s a perfect fit for your...

Happy New Year, Writers!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling ready to embrace the creative possibilities of the year ahead.

Lately, I’ve been contemplating something I think many of us grapple with: how we develop confidence in our abilities and trust in ...

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. Ever.

At a surface level, d...

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 Process

It’s e...

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 not an obligation. But if you’ve eve...

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 naturally it will shape ...

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 writing is one of those things that...

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, you’ve got to put ...

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 happened, how we felt, and even 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, that we'll ...

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 Process & Revisio...