Claiming Your Power as a Writer

Do you remember the first time you spoke the words?

I’m a writer.

It’s a little like getting that letter of acceptance to Hogwarts.

It’s exciting and intriguing. Maybe a little scary as well.

Of course, your parents think you’ll end up living in a van by the river. You think you might end up living in a van by the river.

And there may be some marketing involved. That’s a little weird to think about.

The actual life of a professional writer isn’t always as fascinating or as sexy as people think. But that’s okay. You don’t have to ruin the …read more