Sometimes life is difficult. When you have writing goals, these difficult moments start to hinder your writing progress. What if you being stuck is actually a great time to use writing to support your personal struggles? In today’s episode of The Written Compass, I talk you through: why writing about your personal life is so…

Writing is often viewed as a solo act, something we do on our own, because ultimately you are the one that gets the words down. However, we may not realize that all of our writing is influenced by others. So, how do we make the most of the influence: with a powerful writing community. Today’s…

Many people love a good journal. Consequently, publishing a journal seems like an easy book and publishing asset. But, there is more to it than pretty pages made in Canva! In today’s episode of The Written Compass, I break down the tips and tricks for creating a quality journal. Highlights include: focusing on the user experience…

You’ve got a book. Now what? Can I really build a business from my book? The answer is YES! I share 3 common models for building a business around your book: Focus–the book(s) and your writing is the focus of the biz Parallel–the book(s) coordinate and work together with your other business offerings Empire–the book(s)…

It’s normal for fear to show up at various stages of your writing process and journey. One of the places I see it show up the most is at the beginning and ending, especially right before we hit publish. Tune in to find the 3 key questions to ask to coach yourself through the self-sabotage…

I often hear people say, “I feel like I have a story to tell.” Then, they go on to share how they don’t know where to begin, what to include, how to organize it, etc. In today’s episode, I walk you through some clear steps on how to get your story down (and it doesn’t…

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with a good friend, colleague, and author, Dr. Cindy Urbanski. In today’s episode, we dive into her newest self-publication, Getting Schooled on Resistance: An Exploration of Clashing Narratives in Urban School Reform. Highlights from our convo: how we all had moments of not fitting into the traditional…

We have all heard about the importance of journaling, but what is really happening when we write in a journal? In today’s episode, I breakdown what is going on when we crack open a journal or daybook. Here are some highlights: A space just for you Slow down Tap into your “intuition, knowledge, and imagination”…

When do you need to know the order of your ideas? Well, there is no one right answer! In today’s episode, I share when and why organizing your ideas and having a clear structure is helpful and when it is potentially a form of procrastinating. Here are some highlights of what I share in the…

When clients come to work with us, there is a common part of the journey that almost everyone experiences: fear. Often this fear can manifest as questioning and doubting ourselves and wondering “who am I” to share my words in a book?! In today’s episode, I share a story of how this showed up recently…