John David Mann on the Art & Craft of Storytelling
There are many different types of writing—journalism, novels, short stories, nonfiction, blog posts, graphic novels, and a hundred others. But one thing that ties all …
Are You Open to Receiving?
On this podcast, we talk a lot about giving. I want you to be a generous writer. But what does that mean, exactly? I look …
Friendliness is a Habit
This episode is for all the writers who struggle to be outgoing. I get it—most of us writers are introverts. We get our energy by …
4 Key People Skills for Writers
We writers have the well-earned reputation for not being the best at people skills, which is unfortunate because it’s certainly not always true. Writing is …
Choose Your Model
It’s a blessing and a curse to live in the internet age. It’s a blessing, of course, because we have access to unlimited knowledge and …
Who Are Your Six?
Have you ever heard someone refer to your “six”? It refers to the six people who will carry your casket at your funeral. Kind of …
Be a Curator, Not Just a Consumer
Like me, you probably get sucked into lists of books, movies, or music that others have put together. These might consist of the top 10 …
Ghostwriter Alice Sullivan on Writing a Compelling Memoir
As writers, we love to tell stories. Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, stories are a critical part of how we share information and help …
Pour Out the Healing Waters
Water can be a metaphor for life or death. Ask anyone who has gotten sick from contaminated water or tried to avoid falling out of …