The steps to writing a book are simple. Think you have a book in you? We’ve all heard the overly quoted statistic. 81% of the population wants to write a book, but only 1% actually does. In 2017, writing and publishing a book isn’t only possible, but it’s easier than it’s even been before. There’s […]
First, let’s eliminate all potential whining from whiny writers. We’re living in the best possible time in human history to be writers. As a writer today, you don’t have to jump through the insane hoops, obstacles, and barriers your predecessors had to. Kurt Vonnegut wrote for twenty-five years before publishers discovered him. Today, you literally […]
You shouldn’t treat reading books like a sport. Saying you read 100 books in a year doesn’t mean anything. Saying you learned something that gave you a crucial insight, altered the way you think about the world, or made you better at your business or profession means everything. I read because there’s a lot to […]
Self-publishing has leveled the playing field and given writers a chance who wouldn’t have had one before. Much of the stigma around self-publishing is gone too, and there are authors making a real impact and an income with their words. I took a course on self-publishing, and since then I’ve written two books. I also […]
Let’s cut to the chase — you want people to notice your writing. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t attempt to publish your work online, you’d just keep it in a journal or on a file in your computer. Humans crave attention. It hurts to feel overlooked, ignored, or mired in anonymity. Many writers feel this […]
I have good news and bad news. Let’s start with the bad — your writing career might be a waste of time. The good news — it’s probably not. I’ve noticed a strange fear I — as well as many others — have. The fear of putting time and effort into something that just isn’t meant to […]
I’ve been writing for two years now. When I started, I had no idea I’d write as much as I have or accomplish as much as I have. Like you, I had a burning desire to unleash the thoughts I had stirring around in my head. I thought about writing for far too long before […]
I’ve been guilty of spouting lies, so have many other online writers. Online writers and bloggers make success in the writing field seem harder than it is. Don’t get me wrong, becoming a better writer, finding readers for your writing, making money from your writing, building a legacy with your writing, ect., aren’t necessarily easy. […]
Picture yourself a year from now. You’re completely content, have a shredded body, and your bank account is overflowing with cash. Sounds too good to be true right? The perfect life is hard to come by. The chances of you excelling in all three areas — health, wealth, and happiness — are slim. What should […]
What if I told you people would pay you to become a better writer? What if I also told you people would pay you higher amounts to keep learning how to become a better writer? I’ve seen too many online writers wasting away writing free material without reaping any rewards for their writing. Today I’m […]
