Writing tips, from Spain to Montenegro
I’m going through some of my old content and found some videos from when I was living the dream, writing and travelling full time with my wife. I thought I’d share them here because, well they’re pretty packed with content. I’m also trying a new thing, where I transcribe all the words from the video,
How to become a #1 bestselling author (it’s easier than you think)
Let me tell you a secret: it’s not that difficult to hit #1 on Amazon with a well-structured book launch if you choose your categories well. I’ve done it dozens of times, and it can take as little as 20 sales to get your orange “bestseller” sticker. It might sound impressive, but it won’t put
21 ways to boost your sales funnel (conversion hacks for to sell more books or online courses)
Last week I went to a visa run to Macau and then I went on a three-day kind of jungle survival tour in northern Thailand where we caught frogs and tarantulas and slept on the ground. So a little brutal, but kind of fun. An interesting experience. I have a lot of projects on the
365+ insanely creative office decor ideas for work from home inspiration
Whether you already work from home or are seeking online jobs, it’s important to customize your officespace to inspire your creativity, so you can stay productive and motivated. I can never find home office decor ideas that are as wild as my imagination, so I made some of my own. Well, a lot actually. We’ll
The Best Wordle Starting Words According to Famous Dead Authors (& AI chatbots)
A crazy number of people are still playing Wordle and I get it; it’s a quick mental challenge that’s rewarding and easy. I don’t have a worldle strategy yet though, so I waste too much time brainstorming words until it’s no longer fun. So I decided to ask AI. I started with Google’s new “Bard”
186 Creative Business Ideas to make money online from home fast
Need to make money online fast? Oh, and you want creative business ideas? I’ve got creative. So creative, it’ll make Picasso look like a toddler with a paintbrush. Let’s kick this off: 101 creative ways to make money online Virtual Graffiti Artist: As an online graffiti artist, you can create badass custom designs for websites,
Mastering the Art of Storytelling: The Top Book Writing Methods Every Author Needs to Know
In the realm of writing, creativity and structure coexist, each one vital to the process of transforming a mere idea into a riveting novel. For budding authors and seasoned scribes alike, knowing the best methods to plot, plan, and pen a story can be the key to unlocking their storytelling prowess. This comprehensive guide will
Alliteration: Adding Aesthetic Appeal to Your Articulation (with 64 examples)
In the world of literature, various tools and techniques help writers add depth, beauty, and rhythm to their works. One such tool, beloved by poets and prose writers alike, is alliteration. Alliteration can elevate the aesthetics of your writing and make it more memorable and engaging. But what is alliteration, and how can you use
The Unbelievably True (but not really) History of Chainsaws
Once upon a time, in the small town of Logger’s Leap, nestled among the tallest and thickest forests of Oregon, lived a burly lumberjack named Paul. Paul was known throughout the land for his tree-chopping prowess. But Paul had a secret. He was deathly afraid of…beavers. Why beavers, you ask? Well, as a child, Paul
Overcome Writer’s Block: Tried-and-True Solutions for Unleashing Your Creativity
Discover the best tips and tricks to beat writer’s block and boost your productivity We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, struggling to find the right words or ideas. Writer’s block can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be a creativity killer. In this friendly, conversational guide, we’ll share the best solutions and
How to use Publisher Rocket to find the best keywords and rank #1 on Amazon (plus MORE keyword research tools to get free visibility and sell more books)
I’ve started this post multiple times of the years but decided to put everything together in one place, so you can get help fast. So real quick: Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers When you publish a book on Amazon or any other online ebook store marketplace, people
A Six Step Plan to Creative Independence
Hey there! I started this blog over a decade ago and mapped out a six-point plan to a radical new way of creating work that matters. But like all creatives, I’ve since started a thousand projects and finished very few. But I’m working on a free course/book that (finally) walks you through the whole system, and I’ll share that soon if you want to stick around. Otherwise, I’ll try to organize a few of my best articles in the categories below, or you can click here to read more about the six steps to unlock your best work.
Creativity
Productivity
Publicity
Community
Liberty
Luminosity
Unlock Your Creative Genius
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