Author: Connie Ragen Green

  • From Blank Page to First Draft

    From Blank Page to First Draft: Rethinking the Creative Process With AI The blank page has always been the most intimidating part of creative work. That moment before anything exists, when the pressure of infinite possibility meets the paralysis of not knowing where to start. AI changes this dynamic in ways that go beyond simple…

  • Letting Go and Moving On

    Letting Go and Moving On…What Does It Mean to “Let Go of What Doesn’t Serve You”? Life is a journey. It starts with a childhood where you learned to interact with others on the playground and share your favorite toy. Soon, you move into young adulthood with its vast emotional attachments and desire for independence.…

  • Cultivate a Sharp Mind

     The Number One Tip on How to Cultivate a Sharp Mind As you age, you may notice a decline in the sharpness and speed of your thinking. And this can be a scary realization. This is why you should work as much as you can to keep your mind sharp even as you age. The…

  • Becoming a Thought Leader

     Becoming a Thought Leader in Your Business Picture yourself as the go-to person in your field. The one other folks turn to for guidance, solutions, and inspiration. But you’re unsure how to reach that point when you’re unknown and just getting started. Luckily, there is a way for you to succeed, and that is by…

  • Growing to 1K Monthly Online

    Growing to 1k Monthly Online (After 22 Months of False Starts, Pivots & Mini-Wins) A quick, inspirational case study for anyone who thinks they’re “behind.” Most case studies start at the win but this one starts at the struggle. When Lillith Elaina first tried to make money online, nothing worked. Not YouTube. Not social media.…

  • Why “Reply to This Email” Makes Sense

     Why “Reply to This Email” Might Be the Most Powerful Marketing Move of 2026 Marketers love their fancy funnels, automated workflows, AI-driven segmentation, and 47-step “value ladders.” But sometimes? The simplest tactic—the one hiding in plain sight—like asking subscribers to “Reply to This Email” turns out to be the unfair advantage. And right now, that…

  • How to Build Authority

     How to Build Authority When You Have None (Without Sounding Like a Bragging Machine) Building authority in a crowded market can feel like showing up at a rock concert with no instruments. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to rattle off your accomplishments or wave around your “expert” badge. In fact, bragging tends to…

  • Thinking Small in Your Life and Business

     Thinking Small in Your Life and Business Think small and you’ll get small things. Think big and you’ll have big successes, big experiences, big achievements. Some people hear that and they wonder why they haven’t realized their dreams. After all, they’ve been thinking big and dreaming big, so why aren’t they where they want to…

  • Writing As a Side Hustle

     Writing As a Side Hustle with Kindle Short Read Fiction Basics Short fiction gives you a doorway into publishing without the weight that comes with trying to wrangle a full novel. Plenty of people dream about writing stories but freeze the moment they picture eighty thousand words stretched across dozens of scenes. Writing as a…