Word Magic
No time to write a book? You need the two-minute rule, especially if you’re a procrastinator, as I am. Many writers struggle with procrastination. “I’m writing a book,” a writer says. But he can’t get started. Or, if he starts, he procrastinates and stops. The 2-minute rule can help you to write a book If you haven’t heard of the … Read more
I’m a huge fan of everything productivity-related, especially productivity for writers. I can click my way around the web for minutes and hours on end, devotedly researching—hoping to find one magic strategy or trick. Here’s why: writing is hard work. When you’re researching, you’re not writing… However, you’re blithely certain that one day, really soon, you’ll find something which will … Read more
Good writing tools can make a huge difference. For me, the difference is motivation: good tools help me to maintain my motivation for writing. Of course, there are many other benefits of good writing tools. They: Encourage structure, whether you’re writing a book or a tagline for a client; Help you to maintain focus and clarity. Writing is chaotic. The … Read more
You’d love to begin a self-publishing career, but you have no time. What if you could turn a few minutes every day into a stream of books you write and publish? You can. Self-publishing when you have zero time When book coaching students approach me, they say something like: “I’d like to write, but I have no time. How long … Read more
Freelance writing is pretty much recession-proof, so take heart if you’ve lost gigs and clients because of the pandemic. You may need to boost your marketing and visibility, but clients are out there, waiting for you. Look on your losses as an opportunity to revamp and revitalize your business. Start by discovering the big secret to winning more gigs. Freelance … Read more