Writing Tips Episodes

"When you focus on the reader's experience, a lot of things take care of themselves for you in ways and manners that you can anticipate." – Andrew Kap

"What's the worst that can happen? You're going to suffer and you're going to die but you know what? We're going to all do that anyway so just relax and do what you want to do as long as it doesn't hurt anybody else." – Lya Badgley

“Every question is like an invitation to find something in myself I've never found before.” – Catherine Llewellyn

"Your creation gives you feedback on where to go." - Michaell Magrutsche

"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly Sullivan

"Don't allow fear to dictate your output." - Bridget Cook-Burch

“If you want to be a writer, you just have to write. If you want to be an artist, you just have to make art. If you want to be a singer, sing. We can find our passions and we can do what we want to do.” - JoAnna Baanana

“Every time something really outrageous would happen... it completely reframed my experience of working because instead of getting frustrated, it would be more fodder for my book” - Debra Blaine

“We sometimes don’t realize the beauty of ourselves when we only focus on this polished perfect facade that we are ready to show to the world.” - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani

"Our stories can go places we can never imagine." – Marsha Vanwynsberghe

"If you've seen someone have success, then that's the greatest indicator that you can have it too." - Hilary DeCesare

"Connect your actions to your passions." – Kelly Smith

"Search inward. The outward stuff means nothing." – Diane Hatz

Always believe in yourself and trust your gut.

“The best way to become a better version of yourself is through courage and rigorous honesty.” – Guy Morris