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When aspiring authors ask writing coaches and successful creatives advice on how to get motivated and break through blocks, the…

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and…

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and…

People often ask me how I got to be so successful. I’m the author of seven books and I run a…

You aren't a genius. You weren't born more talented or more intelligent than other writers out there. Words don't flow…

When seeking feedback on your manuscript, it’s extremely important to be honest with yourself regarding exactly what type of feedback…

I know so many aspiring authors who are paralyzed by fear they aren’t good enough. They spend their time worrying…

Aspiring authors will say things to me like, "My writing isn't coming along as easily as it should be." They'll…

I’m lucky to live in Ottawa, Ontario, home of Canada’s National Art Gallery. In 1989 the newly opened Art Gallery…

As a writing coach, it's a rare week that goes by without someone asking me whether or not they should purchase Scrivener.…

There’s a major roadblock that stops many aspiring authors from finding success. I see it time and time again with…

Last night Netflix launched the Full House revival, Fuller House. My wife, my three daughters, and I sat down to…