Simple, Clear, and Direct
Everybody wants to be admired. And why not? That is completely in line with human nature. From the dawn of time, humans have tried to …
Are You Taking Things Personally?
We writers have a reputation for taking everything personally. Many of us would describe ourselves as introverted artists who are highly sensitive. We tend to …
Look for the Signposts
Years ago, author and teacher Parker Palmer wrote a profound little book called Let Your Life Speak. In the book, he writes, “Before I can …
The Courage to Share Your Voice
One of the saddest plays ever performed in American theater is “Death of a Salesman.” It was written by Arthur Miller and first performed on …
How to Write About Your Pain
If you had to pin down one universal emotion that all humans experience, it’s pain. To be human means to suffer. We suffer on a …
The Golden Thread Running Through Your Writing
No matter what or why you write, there is a common element that ties all writers together. We are all on a journey of discovery. …
Nonprofit Strategist Teresa Huff on the Business of Grant Writing
As a writer, you can use your skills to create content in an endless number of ways, including books, articles, social media, speeches, lessons, advertising …
Business, Courage, Creativity, Perspective, Podcast, Productivity
You Only Have One Thing to Offer
A lot of would-be writers don’t get started because they wonder if they have anything truly unique to offer. As they say, there is nothing …
The Curse of Johnny Carson
Most young people only have a vague idea of who Johnny Carson is, if they have even heard of him at all. But if you’re …