Connection, Consistency, Courage, Creativity, Misc

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Lost in Your Own Fantasy

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

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 ...

Angels Are in the Details

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 ...

Playing It Safe is Not Safe

We writers are a safe bunch. Business tycoons love the art of the deal. Sports figures love the rush of physical conflict. Skydivers love the ...

Too Busy to Listen to the Critics

There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “People who are too busy rowing the boat don’t have time to rock it.” The meaning ...

Take Nothing Personally

We writers have a reputation for taking everything personally. Many of us would describe ourselves as introverted artists who are highly sensitive. As such, we ...

The Introverted Writer’s Dilemma

There are many advantages to being an introverted writer. You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to get your writing done. ...