Hello writer,

Where are you headed?
Check in with your inner compass. Where does your True North point? Is it toward writing a specific story? Many stories? Publication? A full-time career as a writer?

What is it that you, in your heart of hearts, want to be doing with your time he...

Hello writers,
One of the greatest perks of my work is watching writers take a leap forward. And there are many ways writers grow—vocabulary, technique, consistency, confidence. There are milestone moments too: finishing a draft, hiring an editor, publishing their stories.

As a teac...

Write Things: On Your Story, Your Way

Hello writers,

The writing I’ve been seeing in the Write Things Community lately has exceeded my expectations. There’s real power in writing with consistency and steadfast support.

But these writers didn’t learn how to write in the past four ...

Write Things: On What’s Been Stolen From You

Hello writers,
None of us know exactly how our lives will unfold or where our journeys will take us. As writers, the same can be said for our stories. We start out with one thought, destination, or idea in mind, but then—after several cha...

Write Things Newsletter: On Guilt vs. Regret

Hello writers,
As you take new steps toward your goals, you’ll encounter new obstacles. Personally, today’s topic is one I recently recognized in myself, so I wanted to share it.

It’s part of a bigger discussion, so if you have any quest...

Hello writers,

It’s been a busy couple of weeks!

There was a great turnout for my Your Writing Dream: Why It Matters More Than You Think webinar last Thursday, and I’m very excited to announce the launch of my Write Things Community on July 1st.

I’ve worked with so many talented ...

Hello writers,

I had a wonderful conversation with Nadia Kidwai of CBC Radio One in Winnipeg this past weekend. We talked about everything from perfectionism, to the creative process, to the power of the questions we ask ourselves.  

In all honesty, the interview felt like it was ...

Write Things Newsletter: On Building Page-Turners

This week’s newsletter is being crafted by a pair of warm, clammy hands.

Tension, in many ways, is the heartbeat of good writing. It can be both intoxicating and agonizing. And through pure coincidence, I not only did a deep dive i...

As a teacher, I’m invigorated by the growth of others. I’m grateful that teaching and coaching are part of my life for this reason.

Today’s newsletter is inspired by a specific type of growth.

Idea: On Perfection

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I’m no fan of ...

This week, Rachel Small and I had a fantastic conversation about the struggles we see writers face on the journey from writing a story to finishing their revisions with an editor.

Based on how well it went, we’ve decided to release the video to anyone who’s interested. You can chec...

I don’t think there’s anything more important for a writer to understand than uncertainty. 

Specifically, your relationship with it.  I think this is the biggest determinant of exceptional success or spectacular failure for a writer.

And that’s not an overstatement.

Idea: On Unce...

No one has to follow their dreams.

Heck, you don’t even have to acknowledge you have a dream.
But if you’re reading this email, there is a dream inside of you. I guarantee it.

Idea: On Mindset

As a young man, I loved playing with little kids. At parties or family functions, I had ...