Writing Motivation

How to Keep Creating No Matter What

On the Doin' the Thing podcast with life coach Dillan Taylor, we discuss the importance of storytelling as well as personal philosophies...

The Key to Great Storytelling

Countless elements contribute to great storytelling, but one in particular will strengthen your story’s potency on a character, plot,...

How to Get the Most Out of a Writing Workshop

A writing workshop provides real-time feedback and often feels like eavesdropping on a book club composed of writers. In this Medium...

5 Things Gardening Taught Me About Writing

Gardening and writing are both contemplative pursuits that require long-term passion and persistence. In this Medium article, I share the...

Behind the Scenes: The Writing Process for UNBOUND LIFE

Can you imagine stitching three novellas into one novel?! That’s what author Marie McCue did in co-writing the fun, high-stakes fantasy...

Let's Talk Storytelling: My Interview on the Influence Podcast

I had the awesome opportunity to be on the Influence podcast/YouTube channel with Brian Drake, who asked me really insightful questions...

How to Return to Writing After a Long Hiatus

Read an adapted text version of this interview on Medium! Life happens, and sometimes we can go for years—even decades—without creating...

I Talk About Writing, Reading, and YouTube on Josiah's Voice Podcast!

I had such a blast talking to Josiah on his podcast about books, writing, and YouTube! I appreciated all of his thoughtful questions. We...

How to Read Like a Writer

Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...

Can You Be a Writer if You Don’t Read?

Can you be a writer if you don’t read? No one is stopping you from being a writer if you don’t read; however, if you truly want to be a...

How to Be a Writer: Setting Long-Term Goals

Part of learning how to be a writer involves setting long-term goals. What do you hope to achieve or become? What are the specific...

17 Cures for Writer's Block

Sometimes the words flow from our fingertips; other times, we have to strain our mental limits to coax out that creative muse. When faced...

Write for One Reader

An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.

3 Pieces of Writing Advice That Changed My Life

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all writing advice—we can only find what works best for us through trial and error. For me, aiming...

Writing Community Lingo: Writer Problems

Imposter Syndrome, Shiny New Ideas, World Builder’s Disease—writers can experience many afflictions. Thankfully, there are ways to...

The Life of a Full-Time Author: Writing Tips from Mindy McGinnis

Mindy McGinnis is the author of seven young adult novels, including Not a Drop to Drink, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So...

7 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Harry Potter

Here are seven lessons that writers can take to heart from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. SPOILERS AHEAD: PROCEED WITH CAUTION....

How to Motivate Yourself to Write Every Day

You don't need to write every day, but you can still aspire to reach a daily word count if the momentum keeps you going. Here, you'll...