Blog posts
December 21, 2024
Beyond 50,000 Words: A Critical Look at NaNoWriMo's Impact on Writers and the Industry
Every November, a global community of writers embarks on a shared mission: to write 50,000 words in just 30 days. NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, was born...
Balancing Creativity and Productivity: Lessons from a Multi-Hyphenate Entrepreneur, Caroline Catto
Imagine juggling a startup, multiple board positions, and mentorship roles and still finding time to pursue rock climbing, biking, and cooking with friends. Sounds exhausting, right? Now add "writer" to...
The Hardwired Power of Story: Insights from Lisa Cron
As humans, we are hardwired to respond to story in a visceral way. An effective story doesn't just engage our conscious mind, but "enters through your gut, looks out through...
Write Your Novel Without Quitting Your 9-to-5
The Joy of Not Quitting Your Day Job "I've always wanted to do this," one of my clients told me, "but I feel like a fraud. I can only work...