Today we're talking about how to blast past writer's block in just minutes. Writer's block is something that can strike all of us at one point or another, no matter how many ideas you have or how experienced a writer you are.

The good news is that there are a number of simple techniques that you can use to get past it quickly and easily. So let's take a look at some of my favorite techniques.

Today I'm talking about five steps for getting a literary agent. So you've written your first book and you're ready to see it on shelves, but what do you do?

Well, odds are you need a literary agent and it can be kind of confusing how to get one, unless you know exactly what to do. It can also take you forever to get one, unless you do it the right way.

So in this video, I'm going to tell you exactly what you need to do to get the exact literary agent you want. Let's go.

Today I'm sharing seven signs that your book might get rejected. Every week I speak to people who either want to write or are writing their first books. Many of them hope to see them published, but sadly not everybody gets published.

So what are the warning signs that your book might not be accepted by a publisher? And is there anything you can do to boost your chances?

In this video I want to share a couple of tips to help you avoid getting that terrible, final book rejection from a publisher. So let's go!

Today I'm going to share with you the three bits of software that I think you need in your life as a writer. As writers, I know we all have our favorite way to write.

Some of us write on iPads. Some people swear by notebooks and ink. Some romantic types have their typewriter or their more modern version of typewriters. And in the magic of the digital era, we now have software that that can sometimes be absolutely essential.

So in this video, I'm going to share my three favorite kinds of software to use as a writer. Let's go!

Today I'm going to share with you five books that I think every writer needs to read. For a writer, a good book on writing can be your best friend.

My favorite books on writing have literally changed my life and how I view the world.

I'm really excited to share those with you today, but their power also goes both ways. A bad book on writing can derail you and that has happened to me, so I'm also going to tell you the book that did that for me, which I tell everyone not to read.

So let me share my favorite books and my least favorite writing book with you now. Let's go!

Today I'm sharing three things that no one tells you about writing your first book. I've written three books over the last few years, and I've coached many others to write and complete their books.

Working with writers I find that there are some things that no one ever talks about in writing classes and writing groups, and when they come to me, I find that there's some things that I need to debunk. So in this post, I'm going to share some of these things. Okay, let's go!

Today, we are taking writing tips straight from the desk of Stephen King. You may have heard of him.

When people ask me what it takes to write a book and get it published, I often point them to Stephen King.

Why? Because he's clearly a talented writer or at least knows how to write books that millions of people read, and it took him four novels before he actually got one published. You've probably heard of Carrie.

If you're having trouble, it's not for lack of talent. He's a great example of that. So let's dive into some strategies that king himself uses to help him write well, and consistently.

So how long does it actually take you to write a really good book? Let's say you've always wanted to write a book, but you have a full-time job and a family, and when are you supposed to find the time? Doesn't that kind of thing take people years anyway?

It can sound overwhelming to commit to writing a book. I know it's a huge project, especially when you have other stuff going on that you're not able to sacrifice or don't want to sacrifice.

Well I have good news. Writing a book, and not just any book, but a good book, doesn't have to take over your life or take forever. In fact, you can write a solid draft in 45 minutes a day, five days a week, and over just a few months.

I'm not even talking a year. Yeah. It's basically like carving out time for a workout plan and people do that all the time, right? Okay. So I'm going to tell you exactly how to do this. Let's go!

In this video I want to talk about feedback on your writing. Who should you listen to? What should you think about it? Feedback is our greatest ally and our worst enemy as writers.

It can unlock brilliance in your writing or it can set you down a very wrong path. Believe me, it happened to me. It can even shut you down if it's harsh enough, I've been there too.

Feedback can be a writer's best friend or a writer's kryptonite, so I'm going to tell you when, from who and how to get feedback so that it can be your most powerful tool and not your Achilles heel.

These are not tips. I'm not even going to play them down by calling them tips. These are straight up lifesavers.