Getting a writing rejection is never fun. The email shows up in your inbox. You notice that it’s from a publisher or agent. Your pulse quickens. This is it. You’re half excited, half breaking out in a stressful sweat. The message that email holds will either make your day orContinue Reading
Have you thought of starting a coaching business? Here, life coach Yota Schneider shares her experiences doing just that. It was spring of 1998 when I knew I had reached my threshold. My twin girls were 2-years-old and I was an account executive with Clinique. I was working an ungodlyContinue Reading
I asked writer Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt to share with us her challenges of writing a trilogy—in the middle of writing that trilogy. As a writer dealing with a chronic illness, she has put into place many processes that help her keep her story and her writing on track. It tookContinue Reading
For me, it’s always about time. I used to feel very out-of-sorts and uncomfortable if I went for any period of time without writing. I’ve learned to understand that writing is the way I process and manage experiences and emotions. It feels like I can breathe better when I knowContinue Reading
Could you use some sleeping tips? You already know that sleep is important to your health and wellness. (Read more about that in our “get your creative brain to sleep” post.) Sleep is critical to your writing life too. If you’re struggling to get enough, you may find yourself feelingContinue Reading
How accurate are you when writing medical scenes? According to Dr. Natalie Dale, most writers make a lot of mistakes when it comes to medical topics. Fortunately, she’s written a guide to help you make sure you get it right in your next book! by Natalie Dale I see writersContinue Reading
Do you need help plotting your novel? Bestselling author and story coach Jessica Brody (author of the #1 bestselling plotting book, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel) is giving a virtual writing workshop March 11, 2023, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. MST. You can be a part of it for only $47!Continue Reading
Below are listed several of Colleen’s past author interviews and podcast appearances. Stop Chasing a Checklist: Time Management Secrets Lifestyle with Liana Tan You’re setting goals, but wondering how to get the time to achieve them. Author and speaker, Colleen Story, helps us understand the different “time personalities,” how theyContinue Reading
As a writer, you may find it hard to give yourself permission to do some of the things that you need to do to maintain your writing progress and creativity. I’m not sure why this is. But I know I have to remind myself sometimes that it’s “okay” to followContinue Reading
The types of rest writers need—did you know there’s more than one? Usually, when we think of rest, we simply want to get a good night’s sleep. But if you’ve been regularly writing and publishing over the past year, or even for a few years in a row, you knowContinue Reading
I’m excited to welcome John Riddle, founder of “I Love to Write Day,” to Writing and Wellness! by John Riddle I launched “I Love To Write Day” in 2002 as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every Nov. 15th. Over the past two decadesContinue Reading
Acting vs. reacting: What are you more likely to do in your writing career? If you’re like most writers, you’re spending far too much time reacting and not enough acting. Here’s the difference, and how you can start acting to create much more success for yourself. Acting Vs. Reacting forContinue Reading