How to Write Romance: Getting Naked
Writing good romance is hard (actual fact). Getting that perfect blend of conflict, character and oh-so-delicious chemistry is a...
30-DAY 10-MINUTE AUTHOR BUSINESS CHALLENGE
We're back, baby! I'm so excited to announce that the 30-Day, 10-Minute Author Business Challenge is returning for another year. We loved...
One small action = reaction
Being an author can be kind of overwhelming at times. The items on your to-do list seem to grow and grow, and when we're told that...
April Fiction-Writing Challenge
I had so much fun with the 30-Day Author Business Challenge this January that I'm hosting a (much smaller!) April Fiction-Writing...
But what will I write about?
One of the most common things I hear from my coaching clients is that they don't know what to write about. No, I'm not talking about
Dear Writer: Please love yourself
Since it was Valentine's Day this week, I was getting ready to write a post on engaging couples in fiction, or top tips for conflict when...
My number-one productivity tip
We all want to be more productive when we write. Today, we're more time-poor than we have ever been before. Not only is there some weird...
PRODUCTIVITY HACK: POMODORO
You may have heard of the Pomodoro technique. This is based on the idea that for 25 minutes, you do nothing but the task you’ve set out to d
Celebrating success (and why you should do it!)
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” - Oprah Winfrey.
Authors don't tend to celebrate
Surviving the Silly Season
There are two types of people in this world: those who count down to Christmas, and those who can’t wait till it’s over. Whether you’re a...