Have you ever heard the story of the woodcutter who has been laboring all day to cut down a tree? When a passer-by suggests that they pause to sharpen the saw, the woodcutter replies impatiently, “But I don’t have time!” (Adapted from Steve Covey's book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People).
Maybe it's time for you to step away from that tree and sharpen your saw. When was the last time you read a book about stylish writing, or attended a writing workshop, or otherwise devoted a few hours or days to developing your craft as a writer?
You could start small -- for example, by watching one of the free Wordcraft videos on my YouTube channel -- or go for the gold standard and invest in the Stylish Writing Intensive, an immersive 3-day retreat for writers who want to hone their craft and come out with the sharpest blade in the forest. I’d love to see you there!
Subscribe here to Helen’s Word on Substack to access the full Substack archive and receive weekly subscriber-only newsletters (USD $5/month or $50/year).
WriteSPACE members enjoy a complimentary subscription to Helen’s Word as part of their membership plan (USD $15/month or $150/year). Not a member? Join the WriteSPACE now and get your first 30 days free.