Getting scammed never feels great. Getting scammed when you are in a place where the scammer seems to have the exact answer at the exact time makes it even worse. What you thought was the blessing you hoped for becomes a test you never signed up to take. I got scammed. Fortunately, I found out…
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…
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. …
Crafting blog posts that inform, entertain, and engage – hopefully, all three at the same time – can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. When you are bombarded with negatives from every direction, it’s hard to craft words that offer a glimmer of encouragement. Whether you are a new blogger or an experienced…
You have a story to tell. You have a book in you. It may be that you have already written your book. The longer you have been creating content the more likely it is that you have already written a book. Ask someone about building a presence online and you will hear about the importance…
Building your writing success requires a plan. If you want your writing to be a business then you have to treat your writing like a business. “What’s the most important thing about building a freelance career?” That question gets asked at all conferences where freelancing is addressed. The best answer ever given is as simple…
Building writing success requires more than a passion for writing. Creating a business as a writer means you have to approach your words with a professional slant, and a business focused on niche marketing and production. As a writer, you may can write anything. As a professional writer, you stand out when you focus on…