In this week's episode, I talk about making writing more important in my life. If you struggle with too many interests (like I do) or a lack of time, then the formula I share will help. It's important to remember that books are written word by
I believe that it's a good idea to write every day, even on the bad ones. In fact, the bad days often feed our fiction with juicy insight. If you consider that we tell stories to explore the human condition, then writing when it rains will make
The time you spend writing is precious. When you work on your novel, it's crucial that you have some creative energy to draw from. Here's the problem, some days it's there, and some days it's not. The work of creation takes emotional and intell
I took a speed reading course this year to see if I could consume more fiction. In this week's episode, I dig deep into what I learned and discuss if it was worth the time and money. As writers, we need to be great at two things: writing and re
If you've ever struggled with procrastination when it comes to working on your novel, this episode is for you. This week, I discuss the author Victor Hugo and the tactic he used to finish his book, The Huntchback of Notre-Dame. I also give you
In this week's episode, I talk about how writers become masters. They're not born great, and they don't achieve excellence through an MFA. Instead, they use this method to move their craft forward. Let's dig in and see what's going on.
Why do so many people start writing a novel and never finish? In this week's episode, I explore how the desire to write a book isn't enough. I also talk about willpower and how that can fail you. When life gets tough, we need a writing system t
In the very first episode of Keep Me Writing, I talk about how to find time to write. If you're struggling to make time for your novel, join me as I discuss William Faulkner's approach to getting the work done. The goal of this podcast is to he