Be Bad in Order to Be Good

One of the most important lessons we can ever learn as writers is that good writing happens in stages. Whenever you read a great book chapter, blog post, screenplay, or speech, you can be certain it did not begin that way. It was most likely outlined, drafted, revised, and edited, probably several times, before it … Read more

Appreciate This Moment

In the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, we meet Dorothy, a teenage girl who dreams of a life “somewhere over the rainbow.” She’s stuck in a drab, sepia-toned farm in Kansas and wants nothing more than to run away and experience a more exciting life. But when she is swept away to Oz … Read more

Creativity is More Than a Feeling

Are you a podcaster who’s always wanted to write a book, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll love the upcoming training, Podcast to Published, co-hosted by me and podcast host and coach, Jody Maberry. Click here to register for our free training In this FREE training, we will cover: Why a … Read more

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

Are you a podcaster who’s always wanted to write a book, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll love the upcoming training, Podcast to Published, co-hosted by me and podcast host and coach, Jody Maberry. Click here to register for our free training In this FREE training, we will cover: – Why … Read more

Half-Full or Half-Empty?

Are you a podcaster who’s always wanted to write a book, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll love the upcoming training, Podcast to Published, co-hosted by me and podcast host and coach, Jody Maberry. Click here to register for our free training In this FREE training, we will cover: Why a … Read more

X is for Xerox – Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase

This past week, I’ve been sharing excerpts from a book I published a few years ago. It’s called The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. It’s a short, fun read for all kinds of artists, particularly for writers. Here’s today’s excerpt from the chapter, “X is for Xerox.” “Xerox” is a term we don’t … Read more