Take a Break
When you’re passionate about what you do, it’s hard to stop. Ask any writer who loves writing and they can attest that it can be …
The World Without You
Each year on Christmas Eve, millions of people gather around their TV sets—or today, their computer screens—to watch the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. …
The Happiest Place on Earth
Disney parks all over the world are known as the happiest places on earth. And judging by the number of people who flock there each …
Add to the Conversation
Do you know that feeling when you’re at a social gathering and people have divided into small groups? Every group is talking about a different …
Behind the Scenes of My New Book “18 Words to Live By”
I’m thrilled to feature this conversation with my good friend M. J. James. M. J. is a member of our Daily Writer Community, and she …
The Time That is Given to You
In your life as a writer, there are many things you get to choose: how and when you write, what kind of material you create, …
Write an Unexpected Ending
On May 21, 1990, audiences tuned in to the series finale of the CBS show Newhart. They probably expected a standard final episode that wrapped …
Your One Thing
Each day is a thread you are weaving into an epic tapestry. One day, the threads will run out and your life will be over. …
Begin with the End in Mind
In his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey famously wrote, “Begin with the end in mind.” Come with me on …