Writers misdiagnose their books all the time, and when they do, they often start fixing the wrong problem. Imagine somebody is seeing a doctor because of chest pain. First the doctor says it’s just stress. Then maybe acid reflux. Later on, anxiety. The patient is told to get more sleep,Continue Reading
Would you decide to be a writer again if you knew the truth about the writing life? Every writer thinks they know what they’re signing up for—passion, purpose, and maybe a little fame if the universe is feeling kind. You picture yourself sipping your favorite cup of coffee while yourContinue Reading
Are you struggling with a writing identity crisis? Sit with a group of writers long enough and you’ll start to hear certain phrases over and over again. “I wish I were more disciplined.” “I keep getting in my own way.” “I want to write—I really do—but I just can’t seemContinue Reading
I write because there is this longing deep inside me that makes me feel lost when I miss a day of writing. I would have to say self-doubt is my biggest challenge. I work so hard to be good at what I do—be the best writer that I know IContinue Reading