Good writing isn’t magic—it’s a series of small, smart choices. Here’s how to make them. Writing is an art that takes imagination, a craft that demands skill, and a business that requires strategy. But let’s be real—sometimes it feels like stumbling through a maze blindfolded. For every breakthrough moment, there are days when you question […]
Finish The Damn Book
What is a Novella? [Definition, Word Count, and How to Write One]
The perfect middle ground between a short story and a novel—here’s how to master it. A novella sits right in that sweet spot—too long to be a short story, but not quite long enough to qualify as a full-blown novel. It’s the Goldilocks of fiction writing, with a word count that gives more room for […]
How to Edit a Book: 7 Steps for Self-Editing Your Manuscript
Turn your messy first draft into a polished, publishable book. So, you’ve finished your first draft. The excitement of typing “The End” is still fresh, but now the real work begins—editing. The editing process is where your story transforms from a rough concept into a polished, page-turning book. Editing your own work is tough—every writer […]
How to Write Better: 10 Ways To Improve Your Writing
The quality of your writing isn’t fixed—here’s how to level up with intention. Writing is like baking a cake—anyone can do it, but not everyone does it well. Whether it’s a business email, a LinkedIn post, or your future bestseller, you want your words to land. But great writing doesn’t happen by accident; it takes […]
How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide
I’ve written almost a dozen books, some in as little as two weeks. Here’s how. It wasn’t long after I became a full-time writer that I realized I was capable of writing a book. I’d written over 100 articles that first year, adding up to around 70,000 words. If I put that energy and motivation […]