Happy New Year 2026! Starting with a Blank Slate
Before you dive headfirst into your writing goals for 2026, take a moment to create what I call a “writing manifesto”, a personal declaration of why you write and what you hope to achieve through your creative practice.
Dear writer, you’re exactly where you need to be
As the year comes to a close, many writers find themselves reflecting on unfinished drafts or missed goals. This encouraging article is a reminder that your writing journey is unfolding exactly as it should.
Why you’re not too old to start writing that book
Your years of living aren’t just background noise; they’re your raw material. Every job you’ve hated, every relationship that taught you something, every mistake that made you wiser, that’s all fodder for your writing. In non-fiction especially, deep knowledge of your subject matter is essential. You might not have possessed that expertise in your twenties or thirties. Now you do.
Getting unstuck: everything aspiring authors need to succeed
The path from aspiring author to published author isn’t always smooth, but it’s absolutely possible. Every successful writer was once where you are now, staring at a blank page and wondering if they had what it takes.