Hey Reader, Do you ever have an overload of inspiration? Like everywhere you turn you see potential story ideas? That’s a fun place to be, but it can also pull your attention away from the book you’re actively writing. If you’ve ever wondered how to find balance when ideas are vying for your attention, I’ve written a blog post about this very topic. You can read it here. I’m currently experiencing the pull of a shiny new story idea myself. I’m deep in revisions of my middle grade historical...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve gotta be honest with you:I had a moment of exhaustion while working on my novel last week. A moment when I thought, can I do this, or should I throw in the towel? I’d just mapped out everything I want to accomplish in my second round of revisions, and oh my stars, it’s a lot! I’m not talking about tinkering with sentences here. There’s some heavy lifting that needs to be done: New scenes to be written. Chapters to be entirely rewritten from a different character’s...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, A couple weeks ago I invited you to share an area of your writing where you’re struggling, so that I can create content that will help you where you need it. I got lots of great responses! (And if you haven’t chimed in yet, it’s not too late. Just hit reply and let me know what you want to know!) Let’s take a look at one of the questions I received: I write short stories. How do I make sure I'm not constantly creating protagonists who are dealing with the same feelings of...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Last week I mentioned only 3% of writers ever complete a first draft. If you want to be one of those 3% and finish your draft in 2026, take a moment and answer these questions: What strengths do you have that will help you achieve that goal? Everyone has strengths they bring to the table, and when you know what they are, you can lean on them. 💪 Maybe you find to-do lists or sticker charts very motivating. 💪 Perhaps you’re an expert at breaking tasks down into manageable steps. 💪...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Recently I shared an interview with my client Kara, who has just finished the first draft of her novel. Woo hoo! 🎉 (If you missed that conversation, you can find it here.) I’ve been thinking about what Kara shared of her experience drafting her novel, and I’ve pulled together my three biggest takeaways from it. (psst, number 3 is my favorite.) You can read those here on my blog. There’s one thing I didn’t say in the blog post, and it’s why I’m so thrilled about Kara’s...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’re planning to gather with friends and family this holiday season, you may be dreading every writer’s worst case scenario: direct inquisition about your writing. 🫣 Whether it’s the eagerly supportive “So, how’s your book coming along?” or the aggressive “Are you still wasting time writing?” having the public spotlight on your book, your progress, or your process can be stressful. All that attention can bring up a platter of insecurities and trigger a gravy boat full of self...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve just opened the doors for a short time to a special package - the Mini Blueprint Strategy Session - that I never offer… and it’s only available through December 1st. Here are a few common questions about the invitation that you might have as well. 1. “What if I don’t feel like my story is ready for this?” I get it, investing in your writing can immediately trigger doubts around your novel’s readiness, or even worthiness. Here’s what I want you to know: you deserve support...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Have you ever felt stuck in your work in progress, and wanted to shout: “What in the world do I do next?!?." You see so much in your story that you want to improve, but you’re not sure how, or if it’s even worth it. Maybe you wonder, “Does this just need some revising, or should I throw it out and start over?” Cue the holiday music 🎶For a short time I’m offering a Black Friday book coaching special that will take you from uncertain to assured! This Mini Blueprint Strategy Session...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week I want to celebrate my client, Kara. She’s been working hard on the first draft of her novel for fourteen months now, and she’s getting excitingly close to having a complete manuscript! As a writer on the verge of a big milestone, I wanted to get Kara’s reflections on her process so far, and share her takeaways with you. Kara, you’ve been working on your draft for just over a year. If you could talk to the Kara of a year ago, what would you tell her about this process?...
5 months ago • 3 min read