Thinking Outside the Box

Thinking Outside the Box

The other day, I couldn’t stop thinking about making ice cream. Cream cheese ice cream to be specific, with Kahlua and caramel liqueur mixed in. “You could try using Greek yogurt instead,” I told myself. “That would be better for you.”...
Realizing Your Writing Dreams – Part 3

Realizing Your Writing Dreams – Part 3

  Are you on the path to success with your book? I don’t mean in terms of sales. No one can predict that. The only thing I can guarantee you is that if you don’t finish and publish your book, the only people who will read your manuscript are the ones who can’t...
Creative Frustration

Creative Frustration

Feel like you’ve hit a wall with your writing? Congratulations. Breaking through that irritating, scary, and oh so challenging creative frustration could be your next step to brilliance. So power through and keep going.
Author Websites and the Writer Platform

Author Websites and the Writer Platform

You’ve written your book. Or maybe you’re still crafting it, but you finally have a solid sense of where the book is going and what you want to say. Regardless, you’ve jumped into public speaking, a critical pillar of your writer’s platform....
Realistic Writing Expectations

Realistic Writing Expectations

How realistic are your writing expectations? “I will write 2,500 words a week,” one of my writing coach clients assured me. I had heard this before. “I love your enthusiasm, but considering what’s happening at work and the fact that...