writing

How to Figure Out What Your Story Is About

How to Figure Out What Your Story Is About

A friend of mine recently asked me:

"I'm trying to whittle down my big, fat ideas to an arguable point, but how do you figure out what your point is?"

That's a great question—and one that more people should be asking.

Day 31: How to Get Rejected in 5 Easy Steps

Day 31: How to Get Rejected in 5 Easy Steps

So, I completed my 30 submissions in 30 days challenge and all I have to say is PHEW! What a challenge. It was like running a marathon after only ever having trotted down the block to your favorite coffee shop. Here are the results I've seen so far. And here is the takeaway: how to get rejected in 5 easy steps.

Day 28: How Do You Make Time for Writing?

Day 28: How Do You Make Time for Writing?

One thing that makes it easier to sit down every day and write is to sit down every day and write. What I mean by that smart ass remark is that there is a lubing up of the cogs, so to speak, when you become consistent. Every little action becomes smoother. You don’t have to put as much effort or planning into the task. 

How I Made My First $10,000

How I Made My First $10,000

I think the biggest thing I’ve come to understand about getting new clients is that the results of one’s methods are not always linear and consistent. At least they aren’t for me. What worked last year may not be as fruitful this year.