It starts with an idea. A spark. Inspiration. Like attending a creative arts conference or a lego art exhibit. That was my summer. Then it's about building in the routine.
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Sorry, but there’s no market for your idea…
Many artists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers hear that there's no market for their dream. It's dire, folks, but here's some hope for ya. Psst! I heard that some odd sort of people prefer watching videos over reading articles. Super weird. But weird people are my type of people, so I made a video preview of this… Continue reading Sorry, but there’s no market for your idea…
10 writing experiments to avoid
My friend was going to do a writing experiment, but was worried I as her writing coach wouldn't approve. So I sent her a comprehensive list of all the experiments I disapprove of. If you're thinking of experimenting with your writing, here's a cautionary look at what experiments to avoid. Oh no, you’re doing an… Continue reading 10 writing experiments to avoid
Build it before Ellen DeGeneres shows up
You get stuck in an elevator with Ellen DeGeneres. This sounds like one of her pranks waiting to happen, but it's really not. You're just stuck there. And you start talking about your dream. the book you have in you the music you're making the product you present to the world the nonprofit you're creating the… Continue reading Build it before Ellen DeGeneres shows up
Why Writers Won’t Pay for Your Idea
Excuse me while I burst your bubble. You hear someone's a writer, throw your idea for a book at them and say, "You write it, we'll split the profits." Or maybe you have a writer friend and give them an idea to add to the story then ask how much of the profits they'll give… Continue reading Why Writers Won’t Pay for Your Idea