I have an extremely quotable client author named Russell Redenbaugh ("Shift the Narrative") and today I share with you one of my FAVORITE questions he poses and what that has to do with writing (and finishing) your book.

Listen to my recent interview with Russell here on the show: https://youtu.be/384fNu6u4gA

As authors we have the opportunity to lead conversations, and this includes on social media, where the conversation is perceived (especially lately) to be more negative than positive. In today's Sunday Story Time I reveal research that proves the opposite to be true AND pose a question about how as authors we can capitalize on the "positivity" of social media.

3 questions to help you read books "like an author" AND without taking away your enjoyment as a reader.

Today I answer the questions: "How do I know if I'm writing the write book? What if I'm wasting my time?"

A personal story about a time in my life when I felt invisible and why I NEVER want you to feel that way (and what to do about it).

Value packed episode today, ESPECIALLY for job seekers! My guest is CEO of IMPACT Group and job search expert, Lauren Herring. Lauren talks about the impact of emotions on the job search, specifically during the pandemic AND offers some fantastic strategies to deal with fear, a common emotion in light of the year's events.

Click on the episode link to get your copy of Lauren's book (which is already a #1 New Release!).

Also, as part of her launch, Lauren's company IMPACT Group is donating career coaching services to under served communities.

As authors it's rare that we can EVER take off our "author hats." If you think about it, it's a full-time job (whether you get paid for it or not). Here are 4 reasons why that's an awesome thing!

Today's "3 Pillars Monday" episode covers QUITE the gamut of topics - from the benefits of contrasts & juxtapositions to uncovering your distraction triggers to a peak performance tip for your writing sessions. Click the link to visit my Ink Authors group on Facebook and let us know how we can support your writing goals!

For today's Sunday Story Time an inspiring entrepreneurial tale from the book "No Fear Allowed" by Laura Herring. How can you be as innovative and bold as Laura was in this story to get the attention of YOUR audience?

Happy Saturday, let's have some writing fun with these 3 dynamic scene prompts to spice up your book. Or if you're not currently working on a book, maybe it will spark you to get started!