Category Archives: #memoir

Is It the Right Time to Write My Memoir? Asking the Right Questions

I am a proponent of writing whenever you can, whenever inspiration strikes, regardless if any of it becomes useful later on. But when it comes to writing a book with the goal of being published, particularly when that book is a memoir, there are some critical questions to first ask yourself. Why am I writingContinue reading “Is It the Right Time to Write My Memoir? Asking the Right Questions”

How to Stay Inspired When Words Run Dry

I’ve discussed in the past how to get out of a rut when writer’s block is keeping you down or how to get writing when you’re not sure how to get started—the answer is disappointing. Just keep writing. But what about when you’re just not sure what to write about? Maybe you’ve mapped out theContinue reading “How to Stay Inspired When Words Run Dry”

Things to Consider When Writing about Mental Health (Yours and Others)

Reflecting on your own mental health through writing is a monumental task, especially if your goal is to publish your work. Exposing your deep internal struggles and pain is a true act of courage and can come with its own set of consequences. Writers of memoir generally need to be prepared for the potential consequencesContinue reading “Things to Consider When Writing about Mental Health (Yours and Others)”

Why We Need to Keep Writing (and Reading) about Mental Health

I would hope most people reading this already know how important this topic is. With that said, my discussion may not cover all of the reasons you personally would include; so I encourage you to continue the discussion in the comments. My purpose here is to one, help those of you who don’t yet understandContinue reading “Why We Need to Keep Writing (and Reading) about Mental Health”

The Ethics of Profiting Off of Our Trauma

Writing books on grief, mental health, and trauma can be a tricky thing when it comes to earning money. We all need to pay the bills somehow, and many of us wish to do so by pursuing something we’re passionate about. But what if we’re passionate about telling our grief story (me)? What if weContinue reading “The Ethics of Profiting Off of Our Trauma”

Feeling Stuck in Your Writing Life? Here’s How I Got Myself Out

For a long time, I believed writer’s block was real because I only felt naturally inspired maybe two percent of the time. I thought to be a good writer was to write from that headspace you inhabit only two percent of your everyday life.

My Book Coaching Mission

It’s more than overdue that I discuss not only why book coaches are important or why you should hire a book coach, but also why I decided to become a book coach. I discussed a bit how I stumbled on the book coaching profession in an earlier post, but it was mostly a stroke ofContinue reading “My Book Coaching Mission”