When Life Kinda Sucks – WN 026
Sometimes things like illness, depression, toxic people, and bad situations at work can get the best of us. So what’s a writer to do?
My 10 Favorite Books (Part 2) – WN 025
There’s always a reason behind why your favorite books are your favorites. Here are the next 5 on my list — and why.
My 10 Favorite Books (Part 1) – WN 024
We all have our favorite books. Here are the first 5 of my top 10, complete with why I love them oh-so-much.
What Does Success Look Like For You? – WN 023
Success is something that we all daydream about but rarely give any serious thought. But it is possible, if you plan for and work toward it. Here’s how.
Was I Meant To Be A Writer? – WN 022
When you wonder whether you were “meant” to be a writer, whose mandate are you following? This week’s episode will help you answer this tough question.
How To Defeat Writers’ Block – WN 021
Writers’ block happens to most writers and creators. Here are some ways you can fight back.
Truth In Fiction – WN 020
Some people say “Writers are liars.” But I think that all writers, especially fiction writers & poets, are the penultimate truth-tellers. Here’s why.
7 Reasons You Need A Writing Mentor – WN 019
A mentor might be the best thing that ever happens to you as a writer. From wise counsel to new challenges, here are 7 reasons you need a writing mentor.
Fail A Lot – WN 018
I’m going to give you some advice that you probably don’t hear very often: FAIL A LOT. In fact, the more you fail, the more you’ll succeed. Here’s why.
Your Professional vs. Creative Self – WN 017
Are your professional & creative selves ever at odds with each other? How does that affect your writing? And how do you find a healthy balance?
How to Make Writing Fun Again. – WN 016
Remember when writing used to be fun? Or better yet, satisfying? Re-ignite the spark and douse the shame with this week’s podcast episode.
Why Is It So Important For Writers To Read? – WN 015
“Reading is essential if you’re going to be a writer.” You’ve heard it from teachers and fellow writers and books on writing. But WHY? Here’s 8 amazing benefits writers get from reading.
Creating A Space For Writing – WN 014
What is your perfect writing environment? And is that where you do your best writing? Why do we take our writing environments so seriously?
7 Ways to Write Yourself Out of a Corner – WN 013
You’ve written yourself into a corner and you have no idea how to fix it. Well, being in the corner sucks, so here are 7 ways you can try to get out.
My 8 Favorite Writing Tools – WN 012
In which we explore some great writing tools, caffeine addiction, unhealthy pencil obsessions, and (bonus!) Jane Austen’s homemade ink recipe.
Finding Your Voice – WN 011
What is this elusive element we call a voice? And how do we go about developing our own?
Writing Is Our Passion – WN 010
You’re passionate about writing. But the word “passion” means “to suffer”. What does that mean for us as writers?
Say Yes to Writing – WN 009
There are only 24 hours in a day. So saying “yes” to writing often means saying “no” to other stuff. Fun stuff. Important stuff. And that’s hard.
How to Write When You Don’t Feel Like Writing – WN 008
It can be incredibly hard to write every day. But I’ve found a way to make myself write (and write well) even when I don’t feel like it. Find out how in this week’s podcast.
Who Is My Audience & How Do I Write For Them? – WN 007
You want people to read and like (and buy!) your book. A great way to do that is to write stuff that people want to read. But who are those people?
Walk It Off – WN 006
Dumpster diving. Mall walking. A 19th-century transcendentalist. Oh yeah, and how going for a walk can help free you from writers’ block.
5 Tips to Regain Lost Confidence – WN 005
All writers second-guess their abilities at some point. Here’s 5 tips on how to regain your lost confidence and become awesome again.
Go On – Surprise Yourself – WN 004
My own ability to surprise myself is my all-time favorite thing about writing. I’ve never been able to fully articulate how it works, or where the magic comes from. But I take a stab at it in today’s podcast episode.
Writing as Self Care – WN 003
The idea of using writing as a way to attain and maintain both physical and mental health isn’t new. Explore the ways in which writing can provide healing.
5 Steps to Making Your Writing Goals a Reality – WN 002
As writers, how do we set goals — and stick to them? This episode explores five steps for setting realistic goals and following through on them.
What’s Keeping You From Writing? – WN 001
Why don’t we write, if it’s our passion? Why, if we’re writers at heart, do we sometimes stop writing? Or why do we often run away from our talent?