What’s a Writing Coach (and what kind do I need)?
Have you ever wondered what a writing coach is? As you can imagine, I get asked this a lot. I
Be a Better Writer, Book Proposal, Platform, Podcast
Find Your Book Midwife, Say “Yes” Before You’re Ready, Pitch to Build Platform, and Authentically Engage with Readers (interview with author Clarissa Moll)
For author Clarissa Moll, hiring a writing coach was like finding her book midwife, and she urges writers to seek
Be a Better Writer, Podcast
10 Ways to Start the Writing Process When You’re Staring at a Blank Page
Louis L’Amour is attributed as saying, “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is
Writing Quote: Writing is one of the most forceful ways of learning, perceiving, maturing, expanding (Ruth Vaughn)
Writing gets our words into the world. Writing helps us impact readers. Writing conveys ideas. But there’s something else about
Writing Quotes: A writer is here to describe things… (James Baldwin)
It’s tempting to comment on whatever is hot and trending—to hashtag our way to visibility. It’s harder to spot what
Ep 222: Can a Poem a Day Make Us Better Writers?
[Ep 222] My most effective year teaching high school composition was the one I began with poetry. From day one,
Try This Classic Structure for Your Next Nonfiction Writing Project
Organization is a challenge for writers. You may have strong ideas, feel confident with grammar, and write in a fun
Ep 213: How to Hook and Hold Your Readers
[Ep 213] If you didn’t click to read this first sentence, I failed. If we want to hook readers and
Ep 211: Be More Creative to Enjoy Your Best Writing Life: Pillar Two
[Ep 211] Creativity as a pillar of the writing life? It’s a no-brainer. Creativity and writing go together like pencil
What Lies Beneath the Surface of Your Life?
In last week’s interview, Patrice Gopo described the stories that bubbled up inside her—personal stories about topics she cared deeply
Ep 173: [Interview] Patrice Gopo on Meaning Making on the Page and Studying the Craft
At Breathe Christian Writers Conference, held October 12 and 13, 2018, I interviewed three authors who served on the speaking
Ep 171: [Interview] Shawn Smucker on Cowriting, Ghostwriting, and Prioritizing Your Own Work
At a writing conference held October 12 and 13, 2018, I interviewed three authors who served on the speaking team.
Ep 170: How to Be a Better Writer (Pt 5) – Four Writing Tips
Last time, we talked about the 6+1 Traits. When you take time to evaluate your work in each one, you
How to Be a Better Writer: Boost All 7 Traits of Great Writing
I’m glad to be back after an unexpected and lengthy break when I needed to care for a relative during
Ep 168: How to Be a Better Writer (Pt 3): Write Tight
In a recent release of Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell introduces his podcast listeners to Dr. Bernadine Healy. In this episode,
