Hey Reader, I recently filmed a short two-minute video as a test while setting up some new tech, and instead of just recording some random babble, I decided to record something meaningful to share with you. If you’re not a video person (I get it!), here’s the main points: As we head into the last two months of the year, you’re going to see a lot of messages about how you still have time to hit your goals, or asking what you haven’t finished yet. It’s convenient to use the calendar year to set...
about 18 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, In the (free) Just Keep Writing community, this week I asked: What’s something you’re trying to figure out about writing, editing, or publishing right now? Tell me what’s been on your mind, whether it’s a big question or one little thing you keep getting stuck on!You're invited to join me in the Discord (again, it's free) and let me know what your answer is! I'm responding to everyone with suggestions, ideas and sometimes empathy or encouragement, as needed! See you in the...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and share them...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Last week I was stru-guh-ling. Things were feeling just rough for a variety of reasons, some of which aren't mine to share. But I was pretty sick last week, as was my husband, and so much of the world events and news had me bummed, as did some personal and business news. I was feeling sad, and run down, and just basically a little de-motivated. But I was fortunate to have gotten tickets to the Power to the People festival organized by Tom Morello in Columbia, MD, and go with my...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Longtime readers might remember when I used to do the 3@3. New readers, welcome to the explanation: a few years back, I used to go live once a week at 3pm and answer 3 questions that had been pre-submitted. It was all live, no editing, just raw talk. Turns out, I've got a pile of those clips sitting around, and honestly, most of the advice hasn't aged a day. Would I add some information or say it a bit different? Maybe. But these are still so solid, I decided to resurrect them and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read