Writing exercises have been part of my creative life since I was in high school. I still remember the first one a teacher introduced me to—it was simple, unstructured, and eye-opening. Since then, I’ve leaned on exercises not just to spark creativity, but to refine my skills and help me transition into more focused writing […]
Category: Writing
How to Stay Inspired When Writing Feels Like a Chore
Even the most passionate writers hit a wall. One day, words flow like magic; the next, every sentence feels forced. When writing starts to feel more like a chore than a joy, it can be disheartening—especially if you’re working on a deadline or trying to stay consistent with a blog, book, or newsletter. The good […]
Why I Love Writing Challenges (And What Happens After I Do Them)
Back in 2002, I officially started my writing business. For the next decade, I made my money by selling the words I create. I had some high points (getting paid, being creative) and some low points (stifled creativity, selling my writing to whomever would pay for it). In the last few years of my career, […]
How to Write Articles That Keep Readers Engaged
When writing content and posting it online, we have only a few seconds to hook a reader long enough to continue reading. In fact, we might not even a chance to hook them with the content. They likely already made a decision if they’ll read the whole article just from the title alone. Even if […]
How to Write Every Day (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
When I first started writing, I didn’t know how important consistency was. I spent a lot of time planning, and very little time writing. As my career gained momentum, I wrote a lot- almost every day. It was only then that I realized that the more I wrote, the better I’d become. Getting into the […]
Using Real Life to Inspire Writing Topics
As a writer, I know how hard it can be to find ideas. Some days, they flow freely, other days, it’s a struggle. That’s why I’ve had to develop some tricks that will help the ideas flow. One way I find inspiration is by observing my real life. There’s so much inspiration all around us! […]
Healing from Mistakes I Made In My Writing Career
When I first learned how to write sentences and paragraphs, I knew I wanted to be a writer. I loved the written word so much that I wanted to express myself. I wrote my first essay soon after I made that declaration, and my first poem followed not long after that. I found that writing […]