Make 2024 the year you finally write your book
You’ve always wanted to write a book. What if 2024 is the year you make that happen? Registration opens today for the 2024 Powerful Story Writers' Group. Read on or jump to the application here. [...]
Transformational travel: Why I traveled solo to France
To some of my friends, it made no sense at all. To others, it made perfect sense. Why would a happily (well, mostly happily) married 60-year-old decide to travel solo to Chamonix, France, to hike [...]
What does it take to get a royalty book deal?
Many aspiring writers think that the only way to get their book published is to self-publish, or pay someone to publish their book. But traditional royalty publishers pay their authors to write books. Sounds great, [...]
Writers: Let curiosity guide your research
If you're writing a book, or thinking of writing one, a vital first step is research. But maybe you chafe at word, or the idea. This week's Substack offers tips on how to lean in [...]
Holding one another’s stories
I recently took on the adventure of mentoring a small group of writers. I sometimes wonder what I was thinking. This is no easy task. I daily doubt myself. But today I read through some [...]
When God seems distant, a strategy for connection
If I were to ask you to list three things you’re grateful for, what would make the list? In fact, I am asking you to list what you’re grateful for. I mean, it's up to you. [...]
Do I Really Need an Editor for My Book?
Note: If you're a writer, do you really need an editor? We've been talking about this recently here on the blog, and in the Powerful Story newsletter. This guest post from a professional editor offers [...]
What does a book editor do? Why authors need editors.
Photo by George Milton: https://www.pexels.com/ You’ve written a book. You want to get it published. The good news: you can do that! The harder truth: you’ll take quite a few steps before you [...]
Make 2023 the year you finally write your book
You’ve always wanted to write a book. What if 2023 is the year you make that happen? UPDATE: The 2023 Powerful Story Writers' Group is ended, but we will be offering another six-month group that [...]
What are your writing intentions for 2023?
As yoga class begins, the instructor often invites participants to “set an intention” for the practice. It could be serenity, gratitude or being fully present. Or something else. What’s your intention for the coming year, [...]