Published inGreat Writing Tips·Sep 12, 2020Do you enjoy reading thrillers?Do you enjoy reading shocking, fast-paced thrillers? I wrote one and it’s free to download on Amazon or Kindle until 9/15. Click below. https://www.amazon.com/NOTHING-STAYS-HIDDEN-Michael-Bellman-ebook/dp/B08HR4VJ3J/ref=zg_bs_157319011_f_34?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=16WV1SQCM10S3A0PDAFEFiction1 min readFiction1 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Aug 17, 2020Member-onlyNo One Ever Said Writing Was EasyHow To Push Through The Setbacks Writing is one thing, but writing well takes a different skill set. Here are some tips to help you overcome your writing challenges. Learn From Your Mistakes It’s important to understand that it takes a long time to learn this craft. No one starts…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Jun 17, 2020Member-onlyFour Writing Takeaways from James Patterson’s MasterclassTips From One of the Best — I’ve watched lessons from some of the most successful authors on Masterclass multiple times. Having the opportunity to get tips from James Patterson is like digging into a gold mine for anyone wanting to become a successful thriller author, which is my goal. Here are five things I’ve learned from…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Jun 6, 2020Member-onlyIn The Business Of Writing, Good Things Come To Those Who WaitThe Benefits of Patience Here are four reasons you should be patient when writing. You’ll Improve Your Craft For those who take the time to really learn how to write properly, patience is a virtue. The more you practice over time, the better you’ll get. …Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·May 23, 2020Member-onlyFive Tips For Writing A Thriller NovelHow To Keep Your Reader’s Attention I’ve written a thriller and I’m working on my second book so I decided to share some of my thoughts on what makes a great thriller. Here are five tips you can use to keep your reader enthralled. Start Your Story Off With A…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·May 7, 2020Member-onlyFive Wonderful Quotes from Author Harlan Coben on WritingWhat You Can Learn From One of the Greats Here are some thoughts on writing from the great Harlan Coben. According to the internet, he said the following: “I never bought the excuse of not having time to write. If you really want to do it, you’re either going to…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Apr 21, 2020Member-onlyThe Challenges of Writing During the Coronavirus PandemicAnd How To Overcome Them — Writing can be tough when your mind is elsewhere, pulling you in all different directions. There are far more urgent things going on right now in the world than thinking about my next Medium article. Nevertheless, it’s important to stay focused on your craft for a plethora of reasons. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Apr 6, 2020Member-onlyMy Young Kids Are Putting Themselves At Risk for CoronavirusAnd It Seems There Is Nothing I Can Do About It The listening has never been worse than it is now when it comes to my two children. Today is April 6th and my family is on day 24 of self-quarantine. …Coronavirus4 min readCoronavirus4 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Mar 23, 2020Member-onlyThe Pandemic In My MindWhy My Brain Is Spiraling Due to the Coronavirus — Coronavirus is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced collectively. It’s frightening to think of all the mayhem this virus has caused. People are getting sick and dying. Families are being torn apart, not being able to visit their loved ones if they end up in the hospital. I’ve been lucky so…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inGreat Writing Tips·Mar 10, 2020Member-onlyWhen You’re Ready To Give Up On Writing…Don’t.Here is Why. We’ll get to writing in just a second. I once worked in a sales position selling kitchen knives to people in their homes. After a while, I became a manager and hired other sales representatives. Eventually, I sold $50,000 in cutlery over a four year period. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read