Writing Tips Episodes

Breathe and believe in yourself.

"When you rely on a bookstore to generate your business, you don’t have power.” - Jonathan Green

When you teach, you’re often leaning more than your students.

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid

“Make sure your ideas are worthwhile.” – Robin Landa

Listen to your inner voice.

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar

“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay

Good writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great.

Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.

"Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work." - Toni Ann Johnson

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee Garner

Trust your own experience. If it is inconsistent with what you've been told, question what you have been told, not your own experience. Discover the truth for yourself.

“If you want to be successful in business or in life, you have to be successful in cultivating your professional and personal relationships.” – Morag Barrett