by Coach Nikki B. | Mar 26, 2018 | writing
Saying the word, “marketing” will usually trigger the fight or flight instinct in most writers (and in most coaches for that matter). It seems that even though we love what we do and may even believe passionately in the value our work can have for others, we somehow...
by Coach Nikki B. | Feb 24, 2018 | Mindset for Writers, writing
This is such a great video about creative possibilities. Brad Herzog shares his views encouraging writers to Turn the mundane into the miraculous. I love Brad’s message because it is perfectly aligned with my own view that curiosity can be your best secret weapon as a...
by Coach Nikki B. | Feb 21, 2018 | writing
Each Wednesday, my friend, Annie Oortman and I host a free online writing group called the Wednesday Writers Whatchamacallit. One of my favorite things about doing this is helping to build a community for writers I care about. It’s always nice to know we aren’t alone,...
by Coach Nikki B. | Feb 20, 2018 | Communication for Writers, Tech Tips for Writers, writing
If you’ve been at this writing thing for a while, I’m guessing that you are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve your productivity. Sometimes, this means you need to focus on the bigger picture including taking better care of your health, shifting your...
by Coach Nikki B. | Feb 19, 2018 | writing
A week or so ago, a friend of mine shared this TED talk from Anne Lamott in our Wednesday Writers Whatchamacallit Facebook group. I saw it a long time ago but had forgotten about it. Anne brings her wry humor to bear on topics such as the complexity of life, helping...
by Coach Nikki B. | Jul 4, 2017 | Mindset for Writers, Self-care for Writers, Write Foundations, writing
This is the third article in the Write Foundations series which I am co-blogging about with my friend, Janice Ernest, author of the Brocksport USA books. We are each sharing our own take on subjects that are really important for writers to consider, yet are often...
