How to Start Writing

Ask Why

Ask Why

We often begin by asking, “What should I write?” Have you ever gotten stuck with that question? Starting with the what is starting from the wrong place. When you have a solid why, the...

Ask Why

We often begin by asking, “What should I write?” Have you ever gotten stuck with that question? Starting with the what is starting from the wrong place. When you have a solid why, the...

Be You

Be You

We each have a message and a perspective no other person has. And, although we will encounter situations when our writing must fit into certain parameters, such as formatting, word...

Be You

We each have a message and a perspective no other person has. And, although we will encounter situations when our writing must fit into certain parameters, such as formatting, word...

Make An Appointment

Make An Appointment

We prioritize what matters by setting aside time. In a culture of busy, we must be diligent to establish a regular time to write. Especially if writing is not our...

Make An Appointment

We prioritize what matters by setting aside time. In a culture of busy, we must be diligent to establish a regular time to write. Especially if writing is not our...

Find Your Space

Find Your Space

For more than three years, I had my usual writing spot, a nearby coffee shop that opened at 5am every day. Escaping the house allowed me to truly focus by...

Find Your Space

For more than three years, I had my usual writing spot, a nearby coffee shop that opened at 5am every day. Escaping the house allowed me to truly focus by...

Boil It Down

Boil It Down

When writing, you want to both begin and end your project with the bottom-line. In order to write effectively and intentionally, begin with a single theme to your project. What...

Boil It Down

When writing, you want to both begin and end your project with the bottom-line. In order to write effectively and intentionally, begin with a single theme to your project. What...

Give Your Ideas Structure

Give Your Ideas Structure

When writing a book, begin with brainstorming to help organize your ideas. At first, your thoughts may be a jumbled mess. That’s perfectly fine! Simply jot your ideas down and...

Give Your Ideas Structure

When writing a book, begin with brainstorming to help organize your ideas. At first, your thoughts may be a jumbled mess. That’s perfectly fine! Simply jot your ideas down and...