Resistance isn’t a sign that something’s wrong.
It’s a sign that something meaningful is trying to be written.
Let’s explore how to move from hesitation into a steady creative rhythm.
Author: Lynn
Finding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next StepFinding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next Step
No two writers are ever in the exact same place, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all program or plan. Today, let’s talk about how to understand where you are in your writing journey, and how to choose the next step that will actually move you forward.
When Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of ReturningWhen Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of Returning
As the year winds down, we often measure our writing in pages and progress.
But what if this season wasn’t about finishing more?
What if it was about returning — to our story, our voice, our creative pulse — and rediscovering what still wants to be written?
Revision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of PassageRevision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of Passage
Every writer reaches a moment when the words they’ve written ask to be seen again.
Revision isn’t about starting over. It’s the moment you begin to become the writer you’re meant to be.
The Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) KnowsThe Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) Knows
With the World Series on, I’ve been thinking about how writing is a lot like baseball. In this week’s Storylines, I share why writing is an evolution — a practice that deepens over time as you grow, return, and absorb new layers of understanding.
Why Scene Matters More Than StoryWhy Scene Matters More Than Story
Stop trying to write your whole story at once. Story isn’t something you tell from beginning to end — it’s built one scene at a time. In this episode, we’ll explore why learning to write one strong scene is the key to everything that follows.
Start Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a StoryStart Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a Story
You don’t have to know where your family story begins — just where it calls to you. In this week’s Storylines, we’ll explore how following your heart can be the perfect place to start.
What’s your family history story really about?What’s your family history story really about?
The best stories don’t just tell us what happened—they reveal why it matters.
In this Storylines episode, we’ll look beyond the surface events to discover the truth your story is trying to tell.
The Magic Moments – Why Readers Remember Scenes Not TimelinesThe Magic Moments – Why Readers Remember Scenes Not Timelines
The Magic Moments: Readers don’t carry timelines in their hearts—they carry scenes. In this week’s Storylines, I’ll share why it’s the powerful moments, not the dates, that linger in memory.