The Surprising Power of Simpler Writing
I scoffed when I read the first page. Is this simple language really what people want? How did a book written like this get 2000+ 5-star reviews and many more 4 stars? The first chapter …
Write Better
How do you plot, outline, and actually write a novel?
How should you structure your story? What arc should your character take? What methods do professional authors use to consistently write amazing books?
You’ll find answers to all of these questions in this category. Here, I’ll show you how to achieve your highest writing goals, and finally earn the writing recognition you dream about.
How is Your Writing Lately?
Don’t answer for me. Answer for yourself. If you want to grow as a writer, a moment of reflection can dramatically improve the hours you pour into your writing. Ask yourself this—how is my writing?—and …
The Easy Way to Become a Better Writer
Writing is an art, a craft, a tool for exploration, and many other things besides. Writing is a skill, too, and if you want to improve your skill as a writer, you need experience. You …
3 Ways to Write Better Stories with AI
With the rise of new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, I keep hearing this question: “will AI replace writers?” The truth is, you’ve probably been using AI tools for years: Google, social media, or even …
Here are My 2023 Writing & Publishing Goals (as a Part-Time Author)
As a “semi-professional” author—one who gets paid, but not enough to live on—I’m attempting to write more words and to publish more books than ever. This won’t be the year I make a full-time income …
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How to Set Author Goals (You’ll Actually Achieve) in 2023
The only way to become a better author is to set writing goals that are both realistic and meaningful. Without the right goals, you will write in circles, endlessly starting stories and never finishing anything. …
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My 2022 Writing Goals | End of Year Update
In January 2022, I shared my yearly goals. I said I would write and edit: Want to see how I did? In this quick post, I’ll show you where I succeeded, failed, and—most importantly—what I …
The Top 10 Ways to Write Better Right Now
Today, you’ve decided to get better at writing. General wisdom says there are only two ways to do so: Reading develops your taste and your sense of what makes a good story. And the only way …