Does It Make You Happy?
There are a lot of questions you have probably asked about the results of your writing. Here are a few of them: Will it make …
Your One True Message
Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their one true message is. “What …
You Are Making History
When you walk into a library or a bookstore, even if it’s online, you’ll notice that books are categorized into genres. Popular genres include biography, …
Brave on the Page, Brave on the Stage
One of the essential themes of the superhero genre is that of the double life. When the character puts on their costume, they are a …
Three Ways 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 …
How to Use the Overlap Principle to Build Your Writing Business, Part 1: My Story
As you probably know, I recently stepped down from my full-time teaching position to do writing full-time. The bulk of my time is now spent …
Jeremiah Timmons: Overcoming Resistance & Boosting Your Motivation
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jeremiah Timmons. He’s a writer and TV producer who has done work for Tyler Perry Studios, as well …
It’s Time to Take the Stage
A powerful movie, if you haven’t seen it, is Dead Poets Society from 1989. The late Robin Williams plays John Keating, an English teacher who …
The Most Important Skill
There are lots of skills that are important for writers. Relationship building, networking, productivity, creative thinking, organization, and editing are a few that come to …