You want to be a confident, even happy writer who easily produces good first drafts that you easily polish into publishable pieces of work. But you keep finding
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How can a writing coach help academic staff?
In the last few years I’ve added working with academic staff to the work I do as a writing coach with small business owners. For some this seems
Make writing easier by writing with others
Writing with others makes writing easier, whether it’s in a formal writing group that meets regularly or just a casual writing date with a friend. Before I go
How do I stop feeling blocked and start writing?
All writer’s get writer’s block at some point. So how can you stop feeling blocked so you can start writing? Are other people’s voices getting in the way?
What’s the best way to write a first draft?
The tldr; answer to the question of what’s the best way to write a first draft is this: as quickly as possible. This is true no matter what
Should I just let generative AI write it?
In a word, no. Every day, I hear business owners ask, ‘Should I just let AI write it for me?’ And I hear others talking about how much
How do you get back into writing after a long break?
Getting back into writing after a long break can be tricky. This is true whether your break is planned and positive or unplanned and stressful. In recent weeks,
AI has issues with consent and truth
AI is here to stay, whether we like it or not. Some forms of AI, like voice recognition software, can be used responsibly and ethically. For example, when
How to stay motivated to write
How do you stay motivated to write? Whether you're writing a book, maintaining your blog, or doing some other writing project, motivation is key to finishing. It can
Don’t lose sight of the next step in the big plan
Don't let the next step in your writing get lost in the bigger plan. Whether you're writing a blog post, an article, or a book chapter, it's likely