Writing is hard because a part of you loves your story, and the other is a cruel, merciless editor who thinks your story is a trash fire.

I can never say this enough: support your writer friends. Ask them about their stories, ask for book recommendations, encourage them to write. Just believing in a writer makes a difference.

Emotional Markers for Writers. Are you cut out for the publishing world? booksandsuch.com/blog/emotional… #amwriting #pubtip

AI Update: Good Enough booksandsuch.com/blog/ai-update…

Being a writer means convincing yourself that you’re good at writing, while also having to Google basic words

AI preaches a sermon, makes a film: booksandsuch.com/blog/ai-update…

Four Measures to Self-Audit Your Author Brand for Consistency booksandsuch.com/blog/four-meas…

Writers' love-hate relationship with punctuation. booksandsuch.com/blog/writerslo…

WRITERS! Share if you: -Wrote today -Have been writing for over a year -Have been writing for over 5 years -Decide to outline your sequel to the book you haven't written instead of sleeping -Lie about what your book is REALLY about to not sound weird -Are completely confused

Four reasons a literary agent may not respond to your query. booksandsuch.com/blog/four-mist…

Why you shouldn't trust writers: -They will steal your name -They're constantly listening in on conversations for inspiration -They will eat all your snacks -By "open up to me" they mean "my characters need more inner conflict. Tell me yours" -We know too much... about things

I’m giving away 100 signed copies of my new book #HiddenPotential. To enter, retweet and comment by 10/21 at 11:59pm. adamgrant.net/hiddenpotential tinyurl.com/26spf4fu

Me: *holding on by my fingernails* My kid’s school: Next week is dress like a trapezoid day. Me: But why— School: Also bring six small pumpkins. Me: Can’t we just— School: The bake sale starts at noon. Me: So help me, I— School: One word. JOGATHON.

Ding dong, the 5-day office week is dead. People are working nearly 1/3 of days remotely. Flexibility is worth as much to people as an 8% raise. What we value most is skipping the commute. We dislike schlepping more than working. Hybrid is the present as well as the future.

What you experience with one publisher does not mean every author will have that same experience. Actually, I can pretty much guarantee that will not be the case. booksandsuch.com/blog/your-publ…

The best way to open people's minds isn't to argue with them. It's to listen to them. When people feel understood, they become less defensive and more reflective—and develop less extreme, more nuanced views. Productive disagreements begin with curiosity, not persuasion.

Writers: Are your social media posts billboards or community booksandsuch.com/blog/billboard…

The attitude that helps most with intense stress is not mindfulness. It’s hope. In hard times, it’s overwhelming to live only in the present. What brings strength is anticipating a brighter future. Resilience lies in remembering that today's burdens may be lighter tomorrow.

Love this.

Things that COUNT as progress: -Daydreaming -Reading -Jotting down ideas -Other artistic mediums that give you ideas -Writing SOMETHING -Outlining -Doing something that helps your mental health -Having a you day -Anything that makes you better today than you were yesterday