Everyone thinks writers get their ideas from some lightning strike of inspiration, but the truth is that developing ideas for a book—good book ideas—takes work. How do you get ideas to write your book? If you’re a new writer, or even an experienced writer who is searching for your next topic, coming up with book […]

100 Day Book is now OPEN! If you want to go from aspiring writer to published author, 100 Day Book is the best writing program to do it. See how it can help you write your best book. Learn more and sign up here. Are you frustrated with your writing? Tired of writing words you […]

100 Day Book is now OPEN! If you want to go from aspiring writer to published author, 100 Day Book is the best writing program to do it. See how it can help you write your best book. Learn more and sign up here. I’m a huge fan of MasterClass. You’ve probably heard of it: […]

The first time I wrote a novel, I didn’t think about the literary genre until the first draft was done, and I began trying to untangle my mess in revision. I hadn’t asked, “What genre is my story?” After two painful years (mostly comprised of avoidance, procrastination, and general despair), I hired a developmental editor […]

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Maybe you’ve thought about it. Maybe you’ve even started writing, but got stumped halfway through. Recently, I took a poll of writers in our community. What I found is that 85% of writers have had a great idea for a book, have even tried to write it, […]

Want to write a book? Sign up for our new (free!) course, Ready, Prep, Write: Create a Summer Book Writing Plan. Learn more and sign up here. According to legend, Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a short story using only six words. Ernest Hemingway’s story? It was: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” While you’re not […]

Want to take one of Skillshare’s many creative writing classes but not sure where to start? Or maybe your wondering whether these classes actually work, whether they’ll really help you transform for an aspiring writer into a published author. In this post, I’m going to review the seven best creative writing classes on Skillshare, sharing […]

Want to write a book? Sign up for our new (free!) course, Ready, Prep, Write: Create a Summer Book Writing Plan. Learn more and sign up here. When the writer addresses the reader directly, it’s a literary device called authorial intrusion. But what does that mean and how can an author use it effectively in their fiction? […]

What is the first thing you check on a book (after the cover art)? I would bet, whether you’re at the library, at a bookstore, or shopping online, it’s the book description. What does that mean for you as a writer? You need to know how to write a book description, preferably a great one. […]

With so much volatility in our world and economy today, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with employees. The right message, delivered at the right times and through the right communication channels, goes a long way toward building community and engagement. Particularly for teams that are partly or entirely remote, employee communication […]