6 Tips for When You Feel Stuck in Your Writing
Every writer knows the feeling of being stuck while writing. You may get stuck in writing a piece or stuck in developing an outline or just stuck in generating fresh ideas. You may have the feeling...
Continue ReadingHow To Land on a Writing Niche That Readers Want To Read
Are you finding it difficult to land on your writing niche? Do you have an idea you’re excited about, but you’re not sure it’s a topic that will resonate with readers? Maybe it needs to be...
Continue ReadingIs Blogging Dead? 3 Reasons Blogging Matters
In an age when podcasting is exploding and TikTok is turning authors into overnight sensations, blogging can seem so 2019. It’s tempting to chase the newest social media channel (we see you, lemon8) or pivot to...
Continue ReadingHow Can I Make My Podcast Stand Out?
There’s no doubt that podcasting is exploding right now. As of January 2023, there are approximately 3 million podcasts in the world, ranging over a variety of different topics. If you’re in the industry or thinking...
Continue ReadingFive Questions To Ask Before Crafting Your Message
Staring at my computer, I felt enthusiasm give way to uncertainty. My carefully crafted message lacked power. What went wrong? In hindsight, I realized the broad topic lent itself to many different...
Continue ReadingHow To Pray When You Feel Weak in Your Writing
All writers experience dry seasons, but I bet you'll agree that "who" we work for amps up the inner critic that tries to convince us that we aren't worthy of our calling. Unless we expect and...
Continue ReadingIt’s a Wild World: Stepping Out Into Social Media
Did you hear that? The still small voice calling you to step out and use your voice? I remember feeling the nudge to step out into the wild world of social media. I had absolutely...
Continue ReadingLooking for an Agent: What To Know
About 15-plus years ago, God dropped a book concept on me as I drove to work. OK, Lord, I said, let’s do this! I signed up for my...
Continue ReadingWhen You Experience Doubt as a Writer
With worry in his eyes, my 4-year-old looked at me and cautiously asked, “Are you sure I can do it?” He had been practicing for weeks to get into the “zipper club” at school. This...
Continue ReadingThree Simple Ways To Make Money With a Blog
Rent, mortgages, groceries and utility bills are common household expenses. This mama doles out monthly money for all these expenses and then some. With three athletic and always-hungry sons, the monthly grocery bill sometimes eclipses the...
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