Do you really want to write “quietly”? (It’s an AI favorite)
We all have “pet” words or phrases that slide into our prose like a favorite shoe that’s shaped to our
Whose Voice Is on Your Pages? Human vs. AI Writing
I opened a newsletter a few weeks ago touting the “glorious” age of AI and the advantages it provides. Hm,
Tools I Use to Run my Writing and Coaching Business
Can’t we writers get by with a simple pen and notebook? If it was good enough for Emily Dickinson and
What’s your role in your reader’s life?
When I ask my doctor a medical question, she’s my expert. Her advice is authoritative, based on years of training
Trust Your Human-Driven Research for Standout Writing
“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.”1 —Zora Neale Hurston One of the greatest gifts
Why Writers Get Lost in Research (And How to Find Your Way Back)
I once worked on a personal essay involving my childhood bedroom but couldn’t remember the wallpaper pattern. How could I
Start with Your Ideal Audience: Insights from Janyre Tromp
Award-winning author and editor Janyre Tromp joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the most vital topics
Organize Your Notes with the Seek, Sort and Stack Approach
An idea pops into your head, so you grab whatever paper product lies nearby and scribble down the thought. Or
4 Mistakes I See Nonfiction Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to
Use what’s happened to you, to shape your writing
“A writer — and, I believe, generally all persons — must think that whatever happens to him or her is
Let Life Inspire Your Next Great Piece
“The best advice I can give you to help you grow as a writer is to experience life.” We came
Metaphor Magic: Wield Your Pen Like a Wand
When I was a child just beginning to speak, my parents drove late into the evening to the rural property
Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell
“Never go to bed until you have a story to tell,” says Kevin Lynch, Creative Director at Oatly. I heard
Write Better and Faster (and Reach More People) When You Practice in Public
When I was in college, practicing in public meant sitting under an oak tree on campus, flipping open my spiral-bound
To Be More Creative, Write a Letter to Your Reader
Dear Writer, It’s easy to freeze up when we’re writing for the faceless masses or the random reader who happens
