Kent Sanders 
When it comes to the creative arts, there have always been two roles in society: those who are creators and those who are critics. The creators are the ones who make things. They make buildings, cars, computers, books, plays, speeches, movies, rockets, and a million other things. The creators are the ones who move culture … Read more
On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress pronounced that it was officially independent of British rule. Known as the Declaration of Independence, this document made it clear that the thirteen colonies had their own sovereign identity. They would no longer be content to stay under the rule of another entity. July 4th is a … Read more
It’s natural for us to talk about our successes and triumphs. And why not? Those naturally put us in a good light. They show people that we are competent and worthy of respect. It’s not quite so natural to talk about our mistakes and failures. We always run the risk of disappointing people or coming … Read more
When you look back over your life, you can see a pattern. We spend lots of time and energy going from person to person trying to find an answer to the central question that drives our lives: What is my purpose? It’s more than a metaphysical or spiritual question. It’s also a practical one. We … Read more
As I talk to writers, one of the most frustrating parts of the book creation process seems to be creating an outline. Many people have great ideas for books. They seem equally motivated to tackle the writing and publishing aspects. But the outline gives writers a lot of trouble because it seems like a mysterious, … Read more
I had the opportunity to speak with Marie-Elizabeth Mali. I have only recently gotten to know Marie-Elizabeth through an introduction by our mutual friend, Tricia Brouk. I wanted to have Marie on the show because it’s so easy to get lost in the processes and details of writing and publishing, and so easy to lose … Read more
The Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life opens with a scene in heaven. Two angels are listening to prayers from Bedford Falls for George Bailey, who is in trouble. They call in a third angel, Clarence, who is being sent to earth to help George. If he succeeds in his mission, he’ll finally get his … Read more
Nothing else defines you quite like your family. It’s where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some writers came from a supportive environment where his or her parents and extended family nurtured their talent. They were encouraged to write and express themselves. Others … Read more
It’s scary to start a writing project. But you know what’s even scarier? Finishing it. To finish means to publish and to put your work out there in the world for others to judge and critique. The thought of people judging your work is just too much for some writers to handle. So, they accumulate … Read more
Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writer’s head. We normally think and talk about these voices as a bad thing. And there is good reason for that. Many times, our past trauma or hurtful situations, or even our plain old bad decisions, crop back up to haunt us decade after … Read more