Do You Need Inspiration to Write?
The Nobel-Prize-winning writer William Faulkner published 19 novels, 125 short stories, 20 screenplays, one play, and six collections of poetry. How on earth did he manage to stay inspired? Here's what Faulkner himself said: "I only write when I am inspired....
Are You Getting Paid Enough for the Work You Do?
"I have plenty of work coming in," one of my clients told me, "but I'm not getting paid enough. Every project seems to take longer than I anticipated, and I end up putting in too many unpaid hours. How can I fix this?" If this problem sounds familiar, there are two...
How to Prime Your Writing Pump
"Priming the pump" is one of those expressions you probably use without thinking about it. Used metaphorically, it means to encourage the success or growth of a thing by taking steps to get it started. But literally, the origin of the phrase is the practice of pouring...
To Build Your Business, Let Your Light Shine
"I think I'm really good at what I do," declares technical writer June, "but I don't ever seem to get a chance to show people." June is experienced, highly-skilled, and has written dozens of instruction manuals and other how-to guides throughout her career. But she...
Do You Think You Should Be Able to Write Without Help?
Picture the solitary writer, scribbling alone in a dismal garret. Shivering in a threadbare sweater and fingerless gloves, the writer persists despite poverty, heartbreak, and isolation from humanity, until completing the great work that will lift the writer from...
Do You Need a Business Plan? Or Do You Need an Action Plan?
If you're a self-employed professional starting a new business or expanding the one you have, developing a written plan is a valuable first step. You've heard about business plans, but did you know there is more than one type? Depending on your situation, you may need...
What’s Your Plan for Writing this Year?
If you expect to produce written material on a regular basis in the coming year, you need a plan. Writing coach Nina Amir explains it like this: "If you were... a marathon runner, you'd have a plan for how to run the race... how to overcome the tough spots-like when...
How to Reach People Who Need Your Work… But Don’t Know It Exists
A significant challenge with marketing unique, experiential work like lesser-known healing modalities, personal growth approaches, or transformative group processes is that your ideal prospective clients aren't already seeking it out. They're looking for ways to...
Your Words Need Space to Grow
Dame Hilary Mantel published her first novel at the age of 33. Over the next three decades, she wrote twelve books of historical fiction, two collections of short stories, and a memoir. She was the first woman to twice win the Booker Prize for fiction. I'd say she...
Why Aren’t You Earning More?
In a national survey of self-employed professionals, almost 50% of the consultants, coaches, and other professionals declared that they were currently not earning enough to meet their expenses. This result isn't too surprising, since according to the U.S. Small...
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