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.