The Write Things Newsletter

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 ...

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 ...

I’m sorry, but this one might burn a bit.

You’ve probably heard the old story: if you drop a frog into boiling water, it jumps out. But if the water is room temperature and you slowly bring it to a boil, the frog stays—never realizing the danger.

This week, we’re doing a temperatu...

Hello, writers,

It’s good to be back! A nasty virus ran through our family last week, but today, everyone finally seems to be in the clear.

And that’s good, because there’s something I need to get clear on: telling in our writing.

I’ve been teaching it wrong.

Here’s why.

Idea: ...

Hello writers,

I’m working through my Enhance Your Storytelling workshop with a dozen amateur writers, and I came across an obvious truth—one that, perhaps, isn’t often articulated.

Actually, it was the writers I’m working with who pointed it out. So, a big thank you to them for t...

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...