Stop Editing. Start Finishing.
Our brains are clever. Mine certainly is. When I was drafting the second half of one of my novels, I noticed a pattern. Every time I sat down to write… Stop Editing. Start Finishing.
How to Deal With the Unexpected: Writing Through a Nashville Ice Storm
As I’m writing this, Nashville is recovering from a winter storm that has brought the city to almost a standstill. It sounds like the last time it was this bad… How to Deal With the Unexpected: Writing Through a Nashville Ice Storm
What to Write When You Sit Down
You finally sit down to write. You’ve made the time, opened your notebook or document, and told yourself this is the moment you’ll begin. And yet, once you’re there, everything… What to Write When You Sit Down
What Makes a Great Writing Space and Routine for Your Novel Journey
If you are waiting for the right conditions to write your novel, more time, more energy, fewer responsibilities, a perfectly organized office, you may be waiting longer than you’d like.… What Makes a Great Writing Space and Routine for Your Novel Journey
How to Make Writing Your Novel Fit Into Your Real Life in 2026
Every novel begins long before the first sentence ever appears on the page. It begins with the decision that this year will be different. That writing will no longer be… How to Make Writing Your Novel Fit Into Your Real Life in 2026
Don’t Miss Out: Exciting New Year Awaits
The story of the year ahead has not yet been written, and for a brief moment, it belongs entirely to possibility. If you are a writer, this moment carries weight.… Don’t Miss Out: Exciting New Year Awaits
Merry Christmas, Dear Writer
As Christmas arrives, I want to pause with you for a moment. Not to plan the next project.Not to outline goals for the coming year.Not to evaluate what worked or… Merry Christmas, Dear Writer
How to Plan Your Best Writing Year Yet: Reflect on 2025, Set Aligned Goals for 2026
This post includes a few affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me keep… How to Plan Your Best Writing Year Yet: Reflect on 2025, Set Aligned Goals for 2026
The Beginner Writer’s Mindset: How to Think Like a Writer Before You Even Start Writing
If you’re a beginner writer who keeps saying, “I’ll start when I feel ready,” this post is for you. You don’t need more talent, time, or even the perfect idea.… The Beginner Writer’s Mindset: How to Think Like a Writer Before You Even Start Writing