We lie to ourselves all the time — in business, too — and it doesn't serve us. Are you willing to get curious and question the story you're telling yourself?
Read moreHow to write a children’s book
Writing and publishing children's books is an art form. Unlock your creativity with this guide for how to get started writing a children's book. Discover tips on thesis statements, subject matter, and outlining to captivate young readers.
Read moreA day in the life of a freelance writer
Mondays as a freelancer are bursting with promise. Yet after about a year off, I’m returning to a marketplace that has changed. What does a freelance writer do? Here’s a peek into yesterday’s routine.
Read moreI've only gotten rejections. Should I give up?
I get the question regularly: How many rejections is too many? When do I stop submitting the story I wrote — or give up on writing entirely?
Let’s talk about why rejections are actually good, how to reframe them, and why you should hold onto any scrap of constructive feedback.
Read moreWrite like you speak
Your writing can be articulate without being stiff, and there’s an easy way to get there.
For those of us who are prone to spiral over being misunderstood, reading aloud whatever type of message you’re about to send adds a layer of mental health comfort that can’t be underestimated.
Read moreHow to understand Pinterest SEO to increase traffic to your website
Pinterest can be an amazing source of traffic for your content and products, but it’s pretty different from other social media platforms. And it’s actually not really a social media platform: Pinterest is a visual search engine.
So if you want to make sure you’re best using this amazing platform for your business, you need to focus on SEO strategies. Here are the foundational steps of Pinterest SEO to help you get started.
Read moreHow to get started as a freelance writer
Beginning a career as a freelance writer is actually fairly straightforward. Get the answers to your burning questions about where to find jobs, how to create ongoing business relationships, and ensure you make money.
No more writing as a hobby — it’s go time.
Read moreMaximize your business blog to rank higher in Google
Using your blog to build professional authority and reputation is one of the best ways to consistently show up for your audience and climb the ranks of search result pages.
Sound daunting? Nah. I’ve broken it down for all us creative types, so let’s get to learning!
Read more2 ways to become a world champion of story pitches
There’s a formula to successful freelance story pitches. Here are two tips to get a publication or company to buy your writing work.
Read moreAnyone can be a creative writer (it's proven)
Creative writing can be about anything! Yay! Huzzah!
This is not a blog post about focusing your plot. This is a blog post about freedom.
Phew. A lofty statement, that one, am I right? But here’s the deal: So many of us (like, sooo many) sit down to write and are stricken by the belief that it must look a certain way. But it doesn’t!
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