One of the things that I hear over and over from clients is that they’d love to write a book, if only they could find the time. This is a near-universal complaint. But the truth is, writing doesn’t HAVE to take a ton of time. I’d love to be able to sit and write for hours, but I often have…
NanoWriMo is coming up! Do you know what that is? If you don’t, don’t feel bad. The vast majority of writers in my Facebook group, Give Birth to Your Book, didn’t either when I asked them. But this is one of the best opportunities for writers to jump start their creativity, so let’s talk about what it is and why…
READ MORE If you’re anything like me, the idea of writing an outline before you start a new writing project makes you cringe. I’ve never been a natural outliner. I was always the kid who wrote the outline after the paper was done so that I wouldn’t get in trouble for not using one, and when I was getting my…
Parents sometimes question whether their child is trans or just confused, and often it comes from a well-intentioned place but is a hurtful question nonetheless. How can you deal with your fears, yet still support your child?
If you’re in the United States, you might be glued to your TV or your computer, waiting for 2020 Presidential election results.
But among all the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the 2020 election is some very good news for transgender people. We made history in 2020 by winning Senate and House races
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. There are a lot of people writing blogs, making videos, and sharing personal stories on social media to support those of us with mental health issues. For me, every day is Mental Health Day. One of my missions in life is to help people understand that having a mental health issue is nothing…
When I was in my early 20s, I fell hard for someone who was addicted to drugs and ended up in what I know today was an abusive relationship. Dave was smart, funny, and adventurous. We had all-night hangout sessions that involved talking, playing chess, and discussing our lives. He also was unpredictable because of his addiction. Cocaine made him…
Are you lost in a plot maze? Use Trello to help you find your way back to your story. Read on to find out how!
What should you do when a friend confides in you about something terrible? Read on for my answer!
