Do you ever stare at your to-do list and think, “Ugh. I don’t feel like doing any of this.” Have you ever had weeks, even months, when you felt totally uninspired, empty and disinterested in your ... Read more
Crazy Good 5-Step Checklist for Clear, Compelling Copy
Excuse me... but I've GOT to get in your face for the next 6 minutes. Because I've been doing a lot of copywriting makeovers for my clients lately, and I keep seeing the same head-slapping problem. ... Read more
Mistakes, Mishaps and Why You Should Mess Up More Often
Two weeks ago, I was performing with my jazz band, Nancy Tierney & The Boys, at a cozy dinner joint called Lydia’s in Stone Ridge, New York. We were sold out. The restaurant was turning people ... Read more
My 10 Favorite Remedies for Healing Writer’s Block
I read the news today. Oh, boy! The chief fortune cookie writer for Wonton Foods, Donald Lau, has called it quits... after writing fortunes for over 30 years! His reason? Writer's block. I ... Read more
Is Your Copy Pissing People Off?
Last week I flew out to Southern California to visit my mom who’s going to be 91 years old in March. She’s had a few health challenges lately, most of which are under control. But my siblings and I ... Read more
Your One Sentence Business Plan for 2017
So… did you do it? Did you make a business plan for this brand new year? Did you write down your top priorities, big goals and those dream projects you want to accomplish? And did you create a ... Read more
Heavenly Holidays! Merry Christmas! Sweet Solstice! and Happy Hannukah! ... Read more
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A Post-Election Lullaby to Sing Your Fear to Sleep
Let's talk of fear. The fear you feel right now. Or the fear you refuse to feel right now. The fear that wakes you up and keeps you up at night. The fear swooshing and swirling through your ... Read more
How to Find & Live Your Soul Purpose: An Interview with Brigitte van Tuijl
Every time a coach or author or entrepreneur talks about “finding your soul purpose,” I want to shoot myself through the head. Really? Do I have to hear about this again? The whole “find your ... Read more








