You wouldn't run a marathon without training, so why are you trying to fast draft a novel without building up to that amount of work? Happy writing!

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Today's episode is all about what the weightlifting community can teach us about writing. Happy writing!

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Having big goals can be daunting, especially when you focus on how far you need to go to achieve them. That's where The Gap and the Gain comes in. Happy writing!

Read The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

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Struggling with your confidence as a writer? I have good news for you: you do NOT need confidence to write a book. Instead, tap into your courage. Happy writing!

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It's common belief that to succeed at anything, you need to give it 100%. But do you really? What if, instead, you shot for 80% and kept some creative energy in reserve? Happy writing!

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I'm back with a listener question today, answering "Do I need a creative writing degree to be an author?" Happy writing!

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It's tempting to go online and crowdsource your ideas, but the reality is that what people SAY they want and what they will actually pay for and read aren't always the same thing. Write the stories that come from YOU, my friends. Happy writing!

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Even if you are a very busy person with a full schedule, you DO have the time to write a book...you simply need to be willing to say NO to something else in order to say YES to your writing practice. Happy writing!

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Our society loves to praise the hustle, but you don't need to hustle to be productive. In fact, letting go of hustle culture may just be the key to unlocking a more abundant and productive writing practice. Happy writing!

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"Accountants don't get accounting block." Or do they? In today's tax day episode, I break down what we can learn as writers by how accountants efficiently work through any blocks they face. Happy writing!

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