Whom Should You Be Writing For? Yourself...

What if the Lie the Character Believes isn't really a lie? For years I've taught the Lie the Character Believes as the foundation of character arc. But over time, I've come to see that this concept may point toward something much deeper than just a mistaken belief. In this episod ... Show More

A great ending is about much more than resolving the plot. Why do satisfying story endings stay with us for years, while others leave us empty? In this video, I explore the psychology of story endings. When we think about writing endings, we often focus on tying up loose ends or ... Show More

Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us. In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic ficti ... Show More

Content writing vs copywriting – which one is better for you? Should you hire a copywriter or a content writer? Or, if you are getting into writing yourself, should you focus on content writing or copywriting? Listen to this episode to find out. 

Our publishing, marketing and author business tasks are important — but at the end of the day, it all comes down to writing. We are authors. We are writers. So as we head toward a new year, how can you find the time to write? How can you make the most of your writing time? […] Th ... Show More

Some people are trapped, not by chains, but by the stories they keep telling themselves. Stories that protect their dysfunction, excuse their pain, and hold them back from change. This speech is a raw reminder that you are not your past—you are the author of your future. The pen ... Show More

Can writing about your life be important? Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at why people write diaries and how it can help people.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

Can writing about your life be important? Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at why people write diaries and how it can help people.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

The New York Times says that 85% of Americans believe they have a book in them. But should everyone who wants to write a book actually do it? And if not, who shouldn’t write a book? In today’s episode, I’ll share my personal take on this statistic and on who should (and shouldn’t ... Show More

You’re a writer, because you write. Don’t tell yourself otherwise. CONSUME: “Dead Eyes” a podcast by Connor Ratliff CREATE: Pick a creative idea that you haven’t executed yet. Write a 200-400 word review of the finished work. Imagine, of course, that it’s already done, even thoug ... Show More

<p>Jim Edwards <a href="https://copyandcontent.ai">https://copyandcontent.ai</a> discusses the importance of knowing WHO you are writing for and WHY?  Why are you creating a book?  Is it part of a bigger plan in your business model, or will you live off royalties for the rest of ... Show More

Writing is a skill that we consider to be just as important as speaking. People write emails, copy on websites, social media content, articles, resumes, reports, theses. The list goes on. These are all forms of content that we find in our daily lives. Good writing can give you a ... Show More