You have to break the block to get the words written. Building success as a writer requires a constant flow of words. When writer’s block sets in, the stress of not being able to write can compound the block. Words matter. But what happens when the words won’t flow? When the words get stuck, a…
You have to write one word to write what you need to say but sometimes that one word can be elusive – held back by the people around you (or maybe just held back by your reluctance to share). One word. I just want to write one word. I know writing one word will lead…
The art of rejection comes from seeing the truth and then adjusting to keep moving forward in your journey. In other words, the art of rejection comes when you take what is said as direction to get better instead of taking it as a personal insult. Steven Laube shared a post today about rejection and…
Define success and find peace was the focus of He Said She Said LIVE for August 3, 2022. He asked how do you define success and she asked how do you find peace. Keith and Kathy take turns answering the questions and enjoying the journey of hearing each other’s answers. He Says: Our talks are…
Try the George Costanza way of doing business. Flip the script. Do it different. Do it opposite if that’s what it takes. If you are doing it like someone else expecting the same results they got then you are doing it wrong. You aren’t designed to do it the way THEY do. Find your unique…
You can be 12 steps away from your book writing success. If you’ll define them and take them then you’ll reach your goals. It begins with how you define your why, followed by the creation of your unique plan, and then takes off with your words. Several years ago, I attended a writing event to…
The Secret to Query Letter Success Query letter success happens when the editor or publication you query asks to see more. Kicking off a writing career either takes great luck, where you actually land some top paying gigs right off the bat, or some serious self-esteem, so that you embrace the mountain of rejection letters. …
You can build a life of success if you are willing to do what you need to do to get to your success. But what does that mean for you right now? Determining How to Build Success Too many times we know we want to be successful, but we are so busy looking at others’…
Becoming focused on purpose will take focus – or at least an understanding of the purpose and a willingness to walk it out. As long as you are wondering you are wandering. “What was I doing?” Most people have walked into a room and looked around and realized they have no idea why they are…
An author’s purpose helps guide the flow of words, the shaping of those words, and the location where the words are shared. When you take time to understand your unique purpose as an author then you’ll be positioned to make the most of the words you create. When I started writing, I know I wanted…