The Author Life – Posts

Experimentation is not something that comes naturally to most writers. I like to develop a system and then stick with it, especially if it seems… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Laboratory

Innovation and inspiration are two things that usually go hand in hand. We’ve all been at the desk, furiously typing away on a draft when… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Innovation and Inspiration

Fortunately for writers, we don’t work in a profession that requires us to make snap or immediate decisions. We are not flying commercial aircraft or… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Improved Decision-making

We all know how much fun it is to be a writer. We are a strange bunch, finding enjoyment in something that most people saw… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Fun

Making friends in this day and age is quite a challenge. Even if you are an outgoing extrovert and enjoy being in social situations, the… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Friendship

It can be difficult to get honest, useful feedback as a writer. We can ask for help from friends and other authors we know, but… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Feedback

Most writers have a fantasy of writing their novel in a cabin in the remote wilderness. We have a vision of being secluded, of the… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Extending Your Network

We’re writers, and writers tend to live much of our lives inside of our own heads. Sitting at a desk and typing words for hours… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Explainer Effect

There is a wealth of information available to authors who want to learn about the craft, marketing, and publishing. There are literally thousands of websites,… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Exclusivity

Sitting alone in a room can make it difficult to approach every task in your writing business with energy. There is nobody sitting next to… Read More »Mastermind Benefits: Energy