Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyHow To Write and Publish a Book for Less Than $500My book contains years of advice and encouragement for writers. Publishing it was a whole new experience. Here’s what I learned. — I wrote a book! Over the last year, I’ve been working on a book for writers. I’m super excited to share that Write Now: How to Pursue Your Dream and Start Writing Today is available for purchase. While I don’t purport to be a self-publishing expert, I learned a lot…Books4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyHow To Use Medium: A Complete GuideUpdated July 30, 2022 — I published my first Medium story (that’s what Medium calls articles or posts) on February 24, 2014. Over the nearly ten years since, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of the platform while publishing hundreds of stories and amassing 50k(!) followers. Medium constantly evolves and expands features…Guides And Tutorials22 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·12 hours agoMember-onlyWrite Now with Dr. and Master Zhi Gang ShaToday’s Write Now interview features Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, author of thirty-one books, including eleven New York Times bestsellers. — Today’s Write Now interview features a prolific author who has dedicated their life to improving the world. Dr. and Master Ahi Gang Sha’s latest book uses Tao Calligraphy to heal back pain. It’s a fascinating concept and the interview is equally enlightening. Please enjoy today’s interview.Write Now4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·1 day agoMember-onlyLet’s Talk Eating and ReadingThis Week In Writing, we celebrate National Book Lovers Day by combining the world’s two favorite things: eating and reading. — Today is National Book Lover’s Day, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to write today’s newsletter than Gretchen Alice! Gretchen appeared on two episodes of our podcast back in 2020, is a librarian, and creator of the best Instagram account. Here’s what Gretchen says about our relationship with eating…This Week In Writing4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Aug 3Member-onlyWrite Now with Julie AbeToday’s Write Now interview features Julie Abe, author of ALLIANA, GIRL OF DRAGONS and EVA EVERGREEN. — Do you ever sit at your desk and wonder what other worlds might exist? Julie Abe was doing just that when she decided to create those worlds. Today, she’s published multiple books that give readers that same escape she dreamt of. Enjoy Julie’s interview. Who are you? Hi, Writing Cooperative! I’m Julie Abe…Write Now6 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Aug 2Member-onlyDo You Color Outside the Lines?This Week In Writing, we explore taking our writing to places the reader doesn’t expect, like in the film Everything Everywhere All At Once. — Storytelling can be very formulaic. There isn’t anything wrong with a quality framework because they tend to work. Consider the Hero’s Journey, which has inspired countless stories over the years. However, there’s something to be said for choosing to color outside the lines and take people to unexpected places.This Week In Writing2 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jul 31The Best of The Writing Cooperative in JulyPlus, how Tim Ferriss’ Tribe of Mentors relates to Write Now — While browsing through a recent sale on Audible, I came across Tim Ferriss’ Tribe of Mentors. The book poses the same 11 outstanding questions to hundreds of thought leaders and experts from around the world. …This Week In Writing5 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jul 27Member-onlyWrite Now with Neal ShustermanToday’s Write Now interview features Neal Shusterman, author of DRY, CHALLENGER DEEP, UNWIND, SYTHE, and the upcoming GLEANINGS. — Fiction opens the reader’s eyes to new perspectives and viewpoints. Authors can wield that power for good by giving readers a chance to think about and process difficult situations through their stories. Neal Shusterman does exactly this through his books, giving readers of all ages new ways to explore difficult…Write Now4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jul 26Member-onlyWriting Is Exploring The UnknownThis Week In Writing, we explore all-or-nothing thinking and learn how to live in the unknown within our work and ourselves. — My therapist says I’m prone to all or nothing thinking — that is, I have a hard time living in the unknown. I crave details, facts, information, and absolutes. Well, I should clarify — I used to desire these things. Now, I want them, but I’m fine without absolutes, too. …This Week In Writing2 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jul 20Member-onlyWrite Now with Anna WillettToday’s Write Now interview features Anna Willett, author of fifteen novels including DEAR NEIGHBOUR. — Do you have someone who checks in on your writing progress? Accountability is a crucial part of writing and one that few writers seek. Today’s Write Now interview features Anna Willett, who doesn’t write to deadlines but publisher check-ins. Accountability is essential. Learn more about Anna in today’s interview.Write Now3 min read
