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Self-Doubt is Part of the Deal

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By Kent Sanders

The problem with being human is that we are stuck in our own bodies. We can sense our own emotions. We are aware of what we are thinking and ...

5 Ways to Start Writing Today

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By Kent Sanders

Based on my interactions with writers over the years, I would categorize writers this way:  A third of you have active projects in the works.  ...

Rejection is the Mark of a Pro

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By Kent Sanders

We deal with a lot of obstacles as writers, but one of the biggest is rejection. Rejection can come in many forms. A publisher or ...

Meet Your New Sidekick, the Notebook

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By Kent Sanders

Have you ever had the unfortunate luck of losing a great idea because you failed to write it down? This is one of the most ...

The Magic of an Encouragement File

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By Kent Sanders

Writers and artists seem to be prone to discouragement. How many stories have you heard about writers who are addicted to alcohol, battling personal demons, ...

Redefine What Failure Means

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By Kent Sanders

As writers, we have a lot of different ways to measure success and failure. More often than not, the first place we look for validation ...

The Land of a Thousand No’s

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By Kent Sanders

We writers live in a world of “yesses.” We love to say yes to that podcast interview, that new idea, that speaking opportunity, or that ...

Are You Master of Your Domain?

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By Kent Sanders

One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld is “The Contest.” In this episode, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer compete to see who can demonstrate self-control the ...

You’ll Find Your Voice

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By Kent Sanders

There is a lot of talk in the writing community about finding your voice. But hardly anyone ever talks about what it means or how ...

Are You Prepared to Succeed?

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By Kent Sanders

A common problem among writers is that we often do not prepare. We tend to look at writing as a mainly creative endeavor, instead of ...