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Find your blog writing “voice”
Have you tried to write a blog post but it reads too academic? A blog can be professional but it doesn’t have to be formal. In this post I share five tips to develop your blog writing ‘voice’
3 signs perfectionism is roadblocking your writing (and 7 ways to overcome it)
Perfectionism. It’s a pesky thing. The need for things to be perfect in life, in our work, in our parenting, in our writing. But humans are inherently imperfect. Aiming for perfection is an unrealistic standard that only sets us up for failure. Find out if it’s roadblocking your writing (and how to overcome it).
Does self-doubt stop you from writing?
Have you wanted to write an expert blog post or submit an article on your expertise to a publication but self-doubt holds you back? Find out how to overcome self-doubt and move forward with your writing.
Launch Your Expert Blog in 2023
It’s a new year and now’s the time to invest in your business for the long haul. Here I share three tips to launch your 2023 expert blog.
Here’s why your online course needs a content strategy
A content strategy will grow your audience, establish authority in your niche, educate your audience about the topic (so they’ll want to learn more), and ultimately help you reach your sales target on your online course or workshop.
How to batch write your blog posts to save time
Writing a blog involves many different tasks; brainstorming, outlining, drafting, editing and formatting. When we batch these tasks we save time and mental energy. Find out how to batch write your blog posts here.
How to create a blog writing habit in 5 steps
Do you want to start a blog but don’t know where to start? Or do you already have a blog but you keep forgetting about it?
I get it, I’ve been there. The hardest part is getting started. But a good blog writing habit can help you stay focussed and on track to deliver consistent blog content for your private practice or small business.
I’m a therapist: what should I blog about?
Are you a therapist or health practitioner that needs content inspiration? Discover five ways to generate blog ideas for your private practice.
Does your private practice need a blog?
A blog can create extra work outside of your clinical role and business demands. So, why is it so important to have one for your private practice? Find out how it can benefit your practice (and income).
Website essentials for therapists and health practitioners
Relying on people to find you via social media is a risky move for any business. Why? Because you don’t own your social media content but you do own your website.
Therapists: Do you need to market yourself?
Marketing your practice can feel a little icky, right? We want to help people not use sales tactics. But quality content marketing shouldn’t be ‘salesy’ at all. It should provide value to your audience and position you as an authority in your field.
How to make time to write
People often ask me, ‘how do you find time to write?’ The truth is, I don’t find time. I make it. I want to write, so I do. Do I get busy and overwhelmed? Hell, yes! Do I sometimes go days, weeks, months without writing because life gets in the way? Hell, yes! But I always come back to writing because I love it. In this post, I share 7 tips on how I make time to write.
My 10 favourite books of the (not so favourite) year, 2020
Like most people, 2020 hasn't been my favourite year but it is almost over. And I've read some great books that I want to share with you.
Psychology Writing Tips: Using Attachment Theory in Character Development
Have you ever wondered how to use psychology to create authentic relationships between your fictional characters? How to strengthen that notorious 'emotional wound' and heighten the character conflict? Well, now you can- using attachment theory.
How to support Aussie Authors during COVID-19: L.A. Larkin and PREY
"All my events have been cancelled and I can’t fly to the UK or interstate to promote Prey. But authors, blogger, book lovers and book shops (even those that have closed their shops) have been wonderfully supportive, like yourself, and it’s truly heartening. I feel very lucky." - L.A. Larkin
Should you submit your manuscript to agents and publishers during COVID-19?
It feels like so much of our lives are on 'hold' at the moment, but should your novel be on hold too?
10 Competitions to enter your Unpublished Manuscript into in 2020 (Australia)
Have a finished manuscript and want to know what to do next? Try submitting to a competition and see what happens.
How to write a novel when you have a newborn (and preschooler)
It’s very challenging to find a spare moment when you have a four year old and a four month old baby. I mean, just getting dinner on the table is a struggle most days.
Is your writing commercial enough?
Is your story going to appeal to an agent, publisher or readers? I tried looking at my novel from a new lens and it made my novel 100% better.
