Why Creation Matters

Creation matters, even if you’re not “creative.” When I was about nine I was given a notebook. Nothing fancy, just… Read more Why Creation Matters

The One Thing You Aren’t Doing as a Freelance Writer (And you should be!)

The one thing you should be doing as a freelance writer! The First Time I sold a piece (insert fist… Read more The One Thing You Aren’t Doing as a Freelance Writer (And you should be!)

Helpful tips to help you write your pitch letter! You’ve got a great idea for an article or story, or… Read more How to Write a Pitch

These 5 tips can instantly improve your writing! I’ve taught writing for many years, mostly to middle school age kids… Read more 5 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Writing

If writing is something you want to do, these 6 books on writing will help get you started. Good writers… Read more 6 Books to Read if You’re Serious about Writing

What is the hero’s journey and how does it apply to story telling? Storytelling is as old as mankind. We… Read more What is the Hero’s Journey?

My latest piece “Peace at Gunpoint” was published in Guide magazine. Sometimes months can go by before I actually see… Read more “Peace at Gunpoint” Published in Guide Magazine

How to set goals that move your toward your writing dream. It’s the time of year when people make resolutions… Read more How to Set Writing Goals

My review on the year of Project 100 Last January, I set a goal for myself. I set a number… Read more Project 100: A Year in Review

How to deal with the stress of deadlines during the holiday season. I recently had a piece accepted at a… Read more Meeting Deadlines During the Holidays