Can’t focus on the Big Thing? Do a Small Thing that still counts. Here’s how productive procrastination works. For years, I called myself the Queen of Procrastination, a title as damaging as it was useless. This procrastination habit was the reason I left so many projects undone and why, despite working more hours than anyone […]
How to Deal with Rejection: 11 Ways to Bounce Back Quickly
Rejection is inevitable. How to deal with rejection—without letting it shake your voice or your momentum—is what sets successful writers apart. As an award-winning journalist, I’ve written 1,000+ articles for publications such as The New York Times, TIME magazine, CNN, BBC, and more. I’ve also created content or done content strategy for clients including Facebook, […]
Bad Writing Advice: 16 Terrible Writing Tips to Disregard
Some writing advice sounds smart—until it wrecks your process. Here’s a list of bad writing advice to leave behind once and for all. There’s a lot of writing advice floating around these days. So much, in fact, that writing for writers has become a whole industry. How much of this writing advice is solid? And […]
How to Set Writing Goals for 2026
What you aim for will dictate what you achieve. So here’s how to set writing goals that set you up for success. As we kick off a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity for fresh beginnings and renewed ambitions, especially for writers gearing up to level up their game. Whether you’re aiming to complete a […]
Character Archetypes: 12 That Will Strengthen Your Storytelling
From mentors to tricksters to antiheroes, archetypes give your story texture. Use them well, and readers will remember your cast. As human beings, we often resort to mental categorizations in an attempt to bring order to the chaos around us. It’s a way of navigating the intricacies of our world and providing a sense of […]