Is your writing time sacred?
Typically, people use the word ‘sacred’ to define what we’ve written. Confessional writing, memoirs, poetry and some narrative fiction are considered...
How do you start your memoir?
Some people just start telling stories from their life.
That’s one way. But it’s shortsighted.
A memoir, like all books, requires a strong idea—a...
“Is my idea any good?” “Is this idea good enough for a book?”
At the heart of the creative journey is a good idea. And we all want to know if our idea is good enough for a...
“Should I find a writing coach? Do I need a coach?”
It depends. Are you stuck on your thesis? Do you struggle with structuring your book? Do your thoughts lack clarity or depth?
If...
You may never have considered how curiosity makes your writing memorable. If you haven't, are you curious to know how?
Recently, Dave and I chatted about curiosity. We both self-identify as...
Mornings and I mix as well as homework and the weekend. The two are simply incompatible.
That's why I rarely write in the morning (though, ironically, it's morning, and I'm writing...
There are a thousand clichés about how to take the first step of a long journey.
But they all have one thing in common: you have to start. In this episode, we offer up a series of tips on...
By Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Who am I to write a book? If you've ever asked yourself that question, then this episode is for you! Dave and I offer practical ways to...
By Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
We want to pivot a bit and discuss how to spot and eliminate clichés as you write your book. Whoops, we need to eliminate "pivot" from this blog post!
A...
By Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
There's the book idea. But first there is the hard work of book proposals. To grab the attention of the editorial committee and the pub board, the proposal needs...
By Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
What is the starting point for writing a book? Do you just sit down one day and start to write?
That's not a bad idea. At least you create a bit of momentum....
By Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
When Amy Davies dedicated herself to writing A Spark in the Dark: Illuminating Your Path to a Brilliant Career in a Reorg World, she carved...
