Word magic.
Is time management a challenge for you? Over the past couple of months, several writers contacted me asking for tips to help them get more done when working from home. Although they had more time, they were less productive. Time management: the more time you have, the less productive you are On the face of it, this seems silly, but … Read more
We’re living in uncertain times. Have you been asked to work from home? Perhaps you’re a writer who’s already working from home, but it’s become extremely challenging: your children may be at home with you, for example. A former student, Mandy, sent me a message: “I’m working from home—or trying to. My parents have come to stay, my kids are … Read more
What’s your business model for your writing? Perhaps you’ve created a self-publishing business, or a content creation business. You may be an infopreneur: someone who makes money from information in various ways. The term “infopreneur” comes from H. Skip Weitzen’s 1988 book, Infopreneurs: Turning Data Into Dollars. Alternatively if you’re a newbie starting to make money from your writing, you … Read more
Is your writing process working for you? Authors tend to equate success with sales, but a lot goes into high book sales: Writing! Bestselling authors all have a writing process which enables them to be productive; Marketing. Although marketing today is easier than it’s ever been, marketing is still an enormous challenge for authors; Strategy. In summary, you need a … Read more
Do you wish you could be more organized and productive? If you’re feeling stressed and disorganized, Trello can help. By the way — the app is free for basic use, and it’s a wonderful tool for writers. Think of it as an electronic bulletin board, or whiteboard. (Disclosure: I have no connection to the developers; I simply enjoy the program.) … Read more