Hello writers,

I figured, with tomorrow being V Day, why not dive into the topic of love?

I think there’s a lot we can learn from it.

Idea: On Mindset

I feel the most blessed and grateful when I experience love.
Whether I was designed by God, an evolutionary force, or something i...

Hello writers,

Technique is a frequent topic in my writing groups, and this week, it took center stage in my Enhance Your Storytelling course.

For many writers, technique can be a source of confidence or doubt—an accolade or an obstacle.

Let me explain. 

Idea: On Mindset

A deep...

Hello writers,

While January can motivate some of us to dive into new projects, routines, or habits, it can have the opposite effect on others.

As the month comes to an end, I want to offer something for those of you who aren’t happy with where your writing or routine stands.

Ide...

Happy New Year, Writers!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling ready to embrace the creative possibilities of the year ahead.

Lately, I’ve been contemplating something I think many of us grapple with: how we develop confidence in our abilities and trust in ...

Hello writers!

This topic might be controversial for some. 

Remember, everything in life is just a story. The beliefs we hold are simply the ones we’ve deemed to be “true.”

Idea: On Mindset

Never defend yourself or your art against criticism. Ever.

At a surface level, d...

Hello writers, 

This is a ‘tip of the iceberg’ newsletter. If you like the topic and would like me to go deeper into it, reply and let me know. 

Idea: On Mindset

You don’t have to publish your stories—or even write them. Creative expression is not an obligation. But if you’ve eve...

Hello Writers,

With Bitcoin reaching new highs, let’s talk about a different kind of investment.

Idea: On Mindset

With the recent upsurge in the stock and crypto markets, it’s probably a good time to talk about investing—in your writing.

Like the stock market, you’ve got to put ...

Hello Writers,

Here’s my attempt at a Halloween-themed newsletter. 

Idea: On Fear

Fear can haunt every storyteller: fear of sharing our stories, of criticism, of being told we're not writers, that our stories don't matter. Fear that our time and effort will be wasted, that we'll ...

Hello writers,

I'm going to share with you one of the most important ideas I can. 

Here it is. 

Idea: On mindset

As writers, each of you are uniquely equipped to make your dreams come true.

In order to do so, you must first be conscious of this ability. 

The stories that you b...

3 Thoughts on Mindset:

1. Many writers I work with believe, on some level, that the reception of their first book or work will define their future success and self-worth as an author, causing them to set near-impossible expectations for the quality of the writing and story. 

2. Wo...