hen we talk about “brewing your writing with purpose,” we’re exploring the concept of tying a bigger mission or social cause into your creative output. It might be as subtle as weaving themes of environmental stewardship into a novel set in a forest, or as direct as donating a portion of your book proceeds to a literacy program.
Writers often wrestle with a familiar question: How true does this story need to be? Some argue that every detail should align perfectly with reality to maintain credibility. Others believe storytelling is about emotional truth, so bending facts for the sake of a compelling narrative is fair game.
he “selling water” metaphor stands for taking a simple idea—maybe an everyday observation or a universal theme—and showcasing it to readers in a way that feels immediately relevant.
At its core, this dilemma boils down to how you tackle revisions. The “one sweep” approach suggests you can solve every structural flaw, remove extraneous characters, and polish dialogue in one heroic editing pass. The “small tweaks” method encourages you to edit in layers, focusing on one aspect of craft at a time—like pacing—before moving on to another—like character development.
No matter how you incorporate a “live” element—whether through serialized posts, candid updates, or subtle immediacy in your prose—the result is a deeper connection.
Imagine the first chapter of your novel as an invitation to a grand party—you don’t have to reveal everything at once, but you do want to tease the best parts of what’s to come. You want your readers to stay, mingle, and grow curious about the other rooms in the house.
Here’s a secret: constraints don’t have to curb your imagination. They can shape it in remarkable ways. When you face limitations—like a word count restriction or limited tech know-how—you’re forced to get creative.
It’s easy to believe your words won’t matter—especially with so many voices shouting for attention. But here’s the truth: Your writing can make a difference, even if it’s one reader at a time. When you write with authenticity and purpose, you create ripples. Maybe you...
If you’re not sure where to start, pick a specific element of craft to level up. Maybe you’ll focus on creating more vivid sensory details, or building tension more effectively. Then, measure your progress by reviewing your older pieces. Can you see evidence of improvement? Celebrate those mini-victories, and then set a new goal.
Starting with this January 2022, we all roll into production the changes that we’re making based on our research. The first one is a new release for the Manuscript module – 2.0. New navigation and a new delivery approach for writing books will follow as well as more UI (User Interface) improvements.
Writer’s block is the writer’s most utilized tool of procrastination. Some scream from the rooftops, others just comfort themselves in the solitude of their morning coffee ritual. Writer’s block is real and a tag we stick to many things that aren’t it.
I help writers to finish their first books, without losing motivation and falling off track.
If you practice, you’ll see improvement. If you don’t practice, you won’t. It’s that simple. Saying “I can’t do it” is self-defeating and does nothing for you. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the improvement you’ve made in your writing. But trust me, your readers notice. That is one of the gifts of publishing – getting real feedback about your progress from your readers.
Let the lemming’ gene direct your day-to-day life or not. If you decide to be a writer, start working hard and find your own voice.
What are you doing this year, month, day? Are you writing? Because if you’re not working hard to make your dreams come true nobody will care in five years from now what you did today.
