I am a latecomer to Downton Abbey, the British period drama featuring the subtle intrigues of an upper class family and their household staff. But even if the show is not your cup of tea, the …
Defining Success As A Writer
How do you measure success as a writer? A target is a lot easier to hit once it's been identified, so it makes a lot of sense for you as a writer to spend a few moments and nail down a personal, …
Identify Your Marketing Focus
After crafting a terrific story, one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your success is to identify your audience. It helps in two key ways. Last time, we looked at how it helps focus …
Identify Your Audience
Identify your audience After crafting a terrific story, one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your success is to identify your audience. It helps in two key ways. In this post, …
Writing the Fire Within
Rome, December 23rd, 1903. In response to a letter from a struggling young writer named “Mr. Kappus,” poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke wrote: “I know, your profession is hard and full of …
Am I A Real Writer?
We writer-types tend to over-think and over-analyze nearly everything, and one question which pops up frequently, especially in those early days is, "Am I a real writer?" Let me help you out. The …
