Are you a slow writer? Do you want to learn how to write faster? If you answered “yes” to both questions, keeping reading. I’m a naturally fast writer. I can crank out 1,000 words in a half-hour or less if I need to. I can write copy for landing pages in minutes. I’ve written entire […]
The old ways of making an impact and an income with your writing took time, patience, thick skin, and a ton of effort. You still need those qualities to become a successful writer, but the path in 2018 and beyond has fewer twists and turns. When I started writing, the recipe for success was much […]
What would your writing career look like if you’d published 500 posts by now? Do you dream about having your writing read widely? Are you anxious to build an audience of people who love your work? Are you still stuck in the starting gate without getting the traction you want? Becoming a prolific writer could […]
What makes a good writer? A great writer is remarkable. How do you become remarkable? Let’s take a lesson from the worlds most popular T.V. service.
The madness has to stop. It’s one thing to offer resources, services, and products to help writers succeed. I do it and without the help of blogs that teach writing, I wouldn’t have been able to build my own writing career. Bullshitting people, however, isn’t okay. I’m sad to see some of the nonsense that’s […]
You want to try publishing on Medium or try other strategies, but you’re overwhelmed. Every day, you come across blog post after blog post preaching the hottest tip, trick, or tactic for growing your blog. You’d think so many options would be helpful, but you end up with nothing more than an endless reading list, […]
Imagine making a few hundred bucks with a click of a button… Would you be interested in doing that? Of course, you would. Why do I bring it up? Becuase I’ve done it. More than once. After writing for a few years, I’m finally making (what I consider) a good income with writing. You can […]
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain Can I tell you the truth? Most advice about writing is b.s. You’re not going to make “six figures in six weeks.” Ain’t gonna happen. Anyone promising to make you wealthy overnight is pulling the wool over your eyes. You can, […]
I get it. Writing isn’t easy. Building a writing career? That’s even more difficult. You’re not always feeling it. You’re afraid of failure (or success). Maybe you feel like quitting altogether. I’ve been there. I practically bathe in quotes to motivate myself in my writing career and my life. Here are a few of my […]
“If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), “Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?” chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.” – Steven Pressfield I know what you’re thinking. You write, but you don’t think you’re a real writer. The […]
