You Are What You Say You Are
How a subtle change in attitude can affect more than just how you talk to strangers at parties.
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Motivation
Showing Up Is More Important Than Making Magic
Writing advice is easy to find but hard to follow. You’ve been told before that writing every day is key, but this time you’re actually going to do it.
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Silencing Self-Doubt: Advice For Climbing Mountains
When you’re stuck in a creative rut and threatened by self-doubt, stop worrying about the big picture, the mountains left to climb, and focus on the small steps.
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Lessons Learned: Milestones and Progress for 2023
An update on my creative journey so far, advice for finding work, creating a sustainable schedule, and setting achievable goals for the future.
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Copy Like an Artist
How to actively improve your work by learning from others. A lesson in the craft you can teach yourself, and a step-by-step guide to improving your writing.
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The Art of Ruthless Editing
A lesson in the art of editing, and how it can elevate your writing to new heights. Including a writing exercise you can try tonight, to see for yourself how editing can improve your work.
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17 Years Is a Long Time to Do Anything
A little motivation for a cold January morning. I had a reminder today that I’ve been writing fiction for 17 years; that’s got to mean something.
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The Importance of Progress Tracking
With any creative endeavor it can be hard to stay on task and reach your goals. I have created a simple system to keep you productive and help achieve results fast.
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A Little Break
We all have that playlist that pumps us up for a night out, or gets us motivated to get off the couch and go for a run. The right song can make you miss home, fall in love or want to punch something.
Goal Setting and Creative Choice
When starting out a freelance writer, setting achievable goals is integral to success. Here you’ll find my first goals and a template to use to write your own.
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