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A Lesson from Gothic Cathedrals

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By Kent Sanders

When I became a college professor in 2004, one of the courses I was assigned was Introduction to the Arts. It was a basic survey ...

Success Comes at a Price

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By Kent Sanders

We all wish for success… but sometimes we forget that it comes at a price. Take Harper Lee, for example. She published the classic American ...

Put Yourself in a Box

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By Kent Sanders

Most people don’t like the idea of being put in a box. We want to keep our options open and avoid labels. But if you ...

Focus on a Specific Audience

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By Kent Sanders

It’s tempting as a writer to think that “everyone” is your audience. But the reality is that your message is not for everyone. It’s a ...

It’s Never Just Another Day

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By Kent Sanders

Every writer understands this basic truth: it’s easy to let one day run into the next one. Then weeks, months and eventually years pass by ...

Lost in Your Own Fantasy

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By Kent Sanders

One of the most fascinating characters of Hollywood’s classic film era is Norma Desmond, the lead character of 1950’s Sunset Boulevard. She is a silent ...

For the Love of Readers

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By Kent Sanders

It has been said that the middle of every project feels like a disaster. You’re far enough away from the starting point that you’ve lost ...

What Comes Easy to You?

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By Kent Sanders

Are you wondering what to write about? Look no further than your own skills and talents. Another way of saying this is, “What comes easy ...

Angels Are in the Details

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By Kent Sanders

You’ve heard the saying, “The devil is in the details.” This refers to the fact that when things go wrong, many times it is the ...