The very *state* of things

The very *state* of things

If you’ve been paying any sort of attention to world events in the last week-plus-change then you might be feeling a little heavy right now. You might feel other things too.  Ragey.  Inadequate.  Despondent.  Writing might feel like you’re wading...
Writer’s block: how to unblock your writing flow

Writer’s block: how to unblock your writing flow

​​I think we’ve all been there: the dreaded writer’s block. “Help,” you might think, “why am I doing this again?”  It’s important to know you’re not alone if you’re wondering how to get through writer’s block. It’s a really common thing that the authors I work...
How long should my book be? 

How long should my book be? 

Some of the most common questions people ask me are: “How long should my book be?”, “How many pages is a ‘proper’ book?” and “How thick should my book be?”  You’d think I’d get questions about how long it takes to write a book, but that’s not the usual question.  It...
Join me for the Share Your Brilliance Summit!

Join me for the Share Your Brilliance Summit!

If you’re like a lot of the writers in my community, you also run a business.  I know how confusing and overwhelming online business can be. With so much noise leading us away from our integrity it’s a challenge to find business strategies that suit...
Eurovision, my love, my inspiration

Eurovision, my love, my inspiration

If you didn’t know, I am a Eurovision tragic.  I try to tell myself that I’m moderate, but a friend recently pointed out that I can’t call myself moderate when:  Going to see Eurovision in person is on my bucket list, I create...