“What if, when we are feeling less than happy, we were prescribed two genuinely inspiring experiences each day?” ― Elaina Marie.

What if... you had a fun AND proactive tool for combating writer's block? "What if" no more - I share that tool in today's episode!

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

– Charles W. Eliot

This week's FAQ's Friday listener question is: "What's the point of writing an "old fashioned" book when, in the age of tech, there are SO many other ways to get my words out?"

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” ― Anais Nin

Creativity takes courage. Being a writer turns that courage into words. My arguments for why you should put those "crazy thoughts" inside your head, onto paper to share with others.

“A short story is a love affair, a novel is a marriage. A short story is a photograph; a novel is a film.” ― Lorrie Moore.

Today I pose 3 questions to help you build a solid foundation for your novel!

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

– African Proverb

A whole bunch of problems we all have in common with famous authors, and 3 ways to solve all those problems.

“The value of identity of course is so often with it comes purpose.” -Richard Grant

You may be writing a book - but does that make you an author? My answer might surprise you but I hope no matter what it inspires you!

For this week's Sunday Story Time episode, an excerpt from the book "The Stress Switch: The Truth About Stress and How to Short Circuit It" by Dr. Amy Serin. Click the show episode link to get your copy - SUPER important this year more than ever! The more we understand how stress works, the better we can deal with it.

"If you wait for inspiration to write you’re not a writer, you’re a waiter.” ~ Dan Poynter.

Deep thoughts about human existence that lead to good news about being a writer!

“Clarity and simplicity are the antidotes to complexity and uncertainty.” – General George Casey

It's FAQ's Friday and today I answer the listener question: "What would you recommend as the very first step in developing a new book idea?"

“Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.”

― Martina Navratilova

Does it seem like the "bestselling author" club is getting a little crowded lately? In today's episode, allow me to re-frame your focus from a marketing label to the REAL reason to write a book.