About The Everyday Solopreneur
Welcome to The Everyday Solopreneur, where I share my journey as a budding novelist and creative writer. This space is dedicated to exploring the ups and downs of developing a writing process, embracing new technologies, and navigating the complex world of fiction writing.
My Creative Journey
As a newcomer to the world of novel writing, I've embarked on a mission to demystify the creative process for myself and others like me. Over the past year, I've shifted my focus from business and leadership topics to dive deep into the realm of creativity, particularly in writing.
My journey began with tentative steps into creative writing, but since the beginning of 2024, it has become the central theme of my weekly newsletters. Each post is a window into my experiences, challenges, and discoveries as I work to hone my craft and find my voice as a writer.
What You'll Find Here
In these pages, you'll encounter:
Honest Struggles: I don't shy away from sharing the difficulties I face as a new writer. From battling writer's block to grappling with plot structures, I lay it all bare.
Innovative Approaches: I'm a firm believer in embracing technology to enhance creativity. I often write about my experiments with dictation tools like Otter.ai and how I use Generative AI as a writing assistant.
Learning in Public: As I absorb wisdom from podcasts, books, and established authors, I share these insights with you. My goal is to create a resource that I wish I had when I started this journey.
Process Development: Watch (and learn) as I develop and refine my writing processes for both short-form articles and long-form fiction projects.
Inspiration from Life: I draw inspiration from everyday experiences, showing how life's moments can fuel creative writing.
Who This Is For
If you're a new writer, someone struggling to develop your writing process, or an aspiring author looking to find your voice, you're in the right place. I write for those who are:
Eager to experiment with different writing techniques
Interested in integrating modern technology into their creative process
Looking for honest accounts of the writing journey, including both successes and failures
What to Expect
Each week, I publish a newsletter that dives into various aspects of the creative writing process. You'll find articles on:
Developing effective writing habits
Experimenting with AI and dictation in writing
Applying lessons from established authors and industry experts
Navigating the rules and structures of fiction writing
Overcoming common challenges faced by new writers
My approach is always evolving, just like my writing. I believe in continuous learning and adaptation, and I encourage my readers to do the same.
Influences and Resources
My perspective on creativity is shaped by a diverse array of voices in the writing world. I'm an avid listener of podcasts like The Creative Penn, Writers Ink, The Geeks Guide to the Galaxy, Story Grid, The Self Publishing Show, and more. Authors like Joanna Penn, Stephen King, and JD Barker have significantly influenced my approach to writing.
Join Me on This Journey
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your creative approach, I invite you to join me on this adventure. Together, we'll explore the joys and challenges of creative writing, experiment with new techniques, and grow as writers.
Let's embrace the uncertainty, celebrate the small victories, and support each other in our creative endeavors. After all, every writer starts somewhere, and this is where my story – and perhaps yours – begins.
Welcome to The Everyday Solopreneur. Let's write our way forward, one word at a time.
Have a laugh, and don’t forget to comment. We writers can so easily take ourselves far too seriously.
