Writing How to Write Engaging Stories (This post was converted directly from a conversational 2020 Twitter thread.) Let's talk about how you learn to tell engaging stories today. This is one of the hardest parts of writing and the one that people struggle with the most without understanding what they're actually struggling with. Most writing advice
Business Why You Need to Own Your Publishing Platform (This post was converted directly from a conversational 2020 Twitter thread.) In light of that Amazon article I just posted and also my frustration with Patreon lately, let's talk about audiences, platforms, asymmetrical information, and rent-seeking this morning. As a small business owner and creator of all kinds of different
Writing Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing (This post was converted directly from a conversational 2020 Twitter thread.) If you're interested in writing, you probably (eventually) want to get your material in front of people and put money in your pocket. I get lots of questions about whether self-publishing or traditional publishing is "better." Just like basically
Writing How to Get Paid for Your Writing (This post was converted directly from a conversational 2020 Twitter thread.) Let's talk about getting paid for writing. I've been making money off stringing words together since I was 21 and I'm happy to talk about my experiences in this area. If you too would like to get paid for
