by jimwoods | Apr 28, 2025 | Writing
Congratulations! Deciding to write your first book is a bold move, and it takes courage to dive into something new. Having worked with countless first-time authors, I totally understand the challenges you’re facing. 1. Remember fear is often your biggest challenge...
by jimwoods | Aug 23, 2018 | Creativity, Story Craft, Uncategorized, Writing
You know there is an unfinished book hiding on your computer’s hard drive. Every now and then you see it sitting there. You may even open it up for a minute. Then feelings of guilt come crashing down on you like a ton of bricks. I quit. I’m a...
by jimwoods | Aug 7, 2018 | Careers, Goals, Productivity, Writing
You write something. Then you hear the worst sound ever. No, it’s not the sound of someone booing or heckling you. It’s the sound of silence. You know you want more results from your writing. You may even want to become a full-time writer. (Here’s my story here.)...
by jimwoods | Jul 25, 2018 | Careers, Goals, Writing
You push the publish button, and you wait for something to happen. But nothing does. No response at all. Feels terrible, right? I know how you feel. But here’s the secret you already know: you’re not just a writer. You’re also a marketer. In many cases, you may have a...
by jimwoods | Jul 3, 2018 | Careers, Goals, Productivity, Writing
You’re ready to be a successful writer. You’ve got a great idea. But the idea is still a bit fuzzy and uncertain. So you go online and search. Maybe even watch a little Youtube and Netflix for inspiration. (These are not necessarily bad things when done in...
by jimwoods | Aug 31, 2017 | Goals, Writing
So you want to be a professional writer. That’s the goal, right? First off, I want to congratulate you–most people don’t know what it is they really want. This means you can’t treat writing like a hobby. After all, this is your future career we...
