Writers who are serious about publishing their work know the value of a critique group. A critique group involves writers of various genres who meet to discuss and give feedback. The goal is to produce the best polished work that is publisher-worthy and able to impact its readers. The best critique groups begin and end […]
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Although the music and sounds of July Fourth are now four days in the past, I still like to focus on freedom—specifically the freedom where I spend most of my time—writing. It feels as if this freedom has always been part of our lives. One of the things we might take for granted. But only
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In her book, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron suggests that artists should schedule a weekly artist’s date. This includes any type of artist who desires to build on the relationship between her work and her soul. Potters, sculptors, painters, and wordsmiths like me. The artist takes a break from a current project and does something
Coaching for Writers is a profession that is profoundly different from consulting, mentoring, advice, therapy, or counseling. The coaching process addresses specific personal projects, business successes, general conditions, and transitions in the client’s writing life by examining what is going on right now, discovering what the obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course
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Sometimes writers make the process too hard. They work and work on an idea to the point of wrapping their brains around their toes, feeling total frustration, and giving up entirely. Sure, creating a novel takes a lot of creativity, time, and inspiration. But the basic guts of a story can happen in just three
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A few weeks ago, I added another chapter to my memoir. While I know it will need more pages — when the future unfolds itself — I feel a sense of accomplishment. This memoir is for only one person — to leave a written legacy for my beloved son. I want my son to know
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When we know the root of the problem, then we can deal with it. This principle follows us all through life: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and in our writing craft. Throughout the years of coaching writers (since 2012), I have seen these roadblocks stop writers and stall their creativity. So let’s look at the roadblocks that
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Before writers can determine their goals, they need to define what success means to them. With a variety of directions to take, each writer should spend some time reflecting on their particular definition of success. The possibilities include: Literary Success. To achieve literary success as a writer, it is imperative to work with an agent
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Is this the year you decide to scratch that itch and finally write your book? Or decide to just investigate the possibility of becoming what you’ve always dreamed about – becoming a real writer? What are some of the first steps you can take? What are best practices you can begin as you step into
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With the beginning of a new year comes a time for new goals. Short-term goals usually work best, because we more quickly see the results. And micro-steps are more manageable than giant chunky steps. When I earned my certification as a Life Coach with a specialty in Communications, I was excited about the possibilities of
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