Still Here, Still Writing, Are You?
For the past few months, every time I sit down to write a blog post, this hip-hop beat from Eric B. & Rakim comes to mind: “It’s been a...
The Good and Not So Good of My 10 Day Silent Meditation Experience
The girl with the ridiculously long hair down to her waist decided that she wanted to wear the pink clogs I’d been wearing for six days...
Really, Who Are YOU To Write A Book?
I’m thinking about writing a memoir as my next book, and I’m having doubts! Although I coach other people to move from fear to action, I...
How To Write Your Book Without Ever Writing A Word (and without a ghostwriter)
I just finished Tiffany Haddish's memoir The Last Black Unicorn. In her book, (with the help of a controversial co-author/ghostwriter),...
5 Ways To Know If You're Ready To Write A Book (And What To Do Next)
I believe everyone has a story to tell that can benefit others. But, I know that some people will live and die with a book still inside...
3 Reasons NOT To Write A Book
My co-worker Tiffany was so super cool and funny. She and I worked a flight together from Newark to Los Angeles and then back again for...
Writing as a Self-Care Practice
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a love for words. I enjoyed writing as soon as I learned how to do it. My writing “career”...
How To Organize Your Life To Write A Book
My new friend and gracious host, Carlos, lounged in a rooftop hammock opposite of mine. We were sipping tequila while listening to the...
How To Develop A Writing Routine
When I started a travel blog several years ago, I quickly realized that keeping the blog monster regularly fed was hard. On my off days,...
How & Why to Narrow Your Book's Content
"I got one more for you: So there was this guy Marty and Marty couldn't see too well...." It was the fourth story and our weekly call was...
