This past year, I've gotten really serious about shifting my mindset and embracing its power to create my reality. Even if you don't believe in the "woo woo" side of the law of attraction and manifestation, the effect of consistent positive self-talk and inspiring imagery on one's psyche is ... READ the POST
5 Books That Made Me a Better Writer
It's true what they say: the best way to become a better writer is to write. It can be very tempting to spend all your time learning and consuming and processing rather than actually doing anything, so it's important to check in with yourself and make sure you aren't using reading books, taking ... READ the POST
Review: Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television on MasterClass
Sometime last year, I saw an ad for a new website called MasterClass where you could learn from leaders in various industries (such as film, fashion, and music) through online courses. I was instantly intrigued because obviously, the concept is brilliant. We've all wished, at some point or another, ... READ the POST
Holy Crap, I Published a Short Story
So, I've had the dream of self-publishing my books for years now. As a teenager, I knew I wanted to be a writer, but I also had a strong desire to be an entrepreneur so the traditional path to publishing never interested me. When the internet blossomed into what it is today and self-publishing ... READ the POST
Book Review: Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk
I've been looking forward to reading this book ever since Gary Vee announced it. I'm a huge fan of his, and I loved the book's predecessor, Crush It!, and his book on online marketing, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. His newest release, Crushing It!, not only fired me up, but also dropped a lot of ... READ the POST
The Importance of Keeping the Right People In Your Ear
In the past year, I've learned the importance of mindset. The thoughts you allow to percolate in your mind affect your perspective, and your perspective is how you experience the world. What you feed your mind shapes your reality. Staying in the right mindset on a daily basis is more challenging ... READ the POST