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Free 2020-2021 Business Review Worksheet

2020 has brought so many changes in the way we live, socialize, and especially in the way we work. But I trust that there are more opportunities hidden within these challenges than we realize. Below is my free gift to you—a download link to the worksheet so you can take your best step forward into 2021.

The Freelancer’s Starter Kit: Pt. I

This month marks exactly two years since I launched my full-time freelance career and since then, I’ve learned a few golden lessons—a short but powerful list of must-knows that are true for freelancers no matter what skills you’re offering or what industry you serve. Together, this little list forms what I call the Freelancer’s Starter Kit.

The Art of Beginning

Starting always seems to be the hardest part. No matter what kind of beginning you’re facing—an academic paper, a blog, the first draft of a book, a business report, or even a new chapter in life—starting is a daunting task fraught with expectations, fears of inadequacy, and the worries of not knowing where it will lead.

Writing Lessons from Mountain Biking

You would think years without hand-eye coordination practice would spell disaster the minute my foot touched the pedal. But with a little time, I’m actually sort of decent. What surprised me further was discovering a few complimentary ideas between mountain biking and writing—so much so that I encourage all writers to pick up a physical hobby. Let me show you what I mean.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Writing Life

Earlier this year, I attended the Festival of Faith and Writing and I’m still thinking about it. I realized that the majority of the sessions I was most interested in centered around the topics of race, diversity, equality, and inclusion within the context of publishing and writing; sessions that addressed issues like why men don’t read women authors, privilege and its role in building author platforms, and

What to Expect when Working with a Writer

Whether you’re an author looking for a collaborator, a business looking for a brand communicator, or a ministry looking to reach hearts, working with words can be a vulnerable process. But knowing what to expect alleviates some of the pressure and help you work efficiently with the writers in your life.

The Mojo

Friends, I’ve lost my mojo. You know, that extra bit of momentum, that shining confidence of knowing what you’re doing and doing it well? Yeah, not so much. The mojo is usually found in the sweet spot between boredom and challenge. But what do you when you’re in a season of just challenge, when everything is hard, when you’ve hit a dead end with that project, when the strategies

Five Books Every Writer Should Own

No matter your specialty, there are some books that every writer should be familiar with and have on hand. Whether you are a novelist, a nonfiction ghostwriter, fantasy world builder, technical editor, or a copywriter, these books will strengthen your understanding of language, story, and guide you through the ins and outs of the freelance industry.

Taming the Muse

For most writers I know, the muse is a loved enemy, a hated friend, an enigma. Just when you need inspiration—say, at the eleventh hour of a deadline— the muse is nowhere near. And when you least need it—say, at the eleventh hour at night— it’s present and shouting. But what if I told you that you can actually train the muse to show up when you need it to? I discovered this out of necessity, and it changed my life.

That Every Word Tell

Music is one of the writer’s most helpful resources. It’s such a human thing, music is. Not only does it use the right and the left side of the brain simultaneously but it also embodies the dreams, joys, heartbreaks, and nostalgia of the human spirit. You’ll be hard pressed to find better inspiration for the writing process. But the benefits of music don’t stop at inspiration.

The Top Three Benefits of Writing with Music

Music is one of the writer’s most helpful resources. It’s such a human thing, music is. Not only does it use the right and the left side of the brain simultaneously but it also embodies the dreams, joys, heartbreaks, and nostalgia of the human spirit. You’ll be hard pressed to find better inspiration for the writing process. But the benefits of music don’t stop at inspiration.