Consistency, Courage

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On Being a Finisher

It’s scary to start a writing project. But you know what’s even scarier? Finishing it. To finish means to publish, to put your work out ...

Fear Can Be Your Best Friend

If you have ever been hiking on a trail in the woods, you have seen the markers that show your distance and keep you headed ...

Persistence Pays Off

One of the most inspiring stories from the world of music comes from the rock band, the Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl was the drummer for ...

Harper Lee’s Advice for Writers

Do you remember what it feels like to be criticized for your writing? Different memories come flooding back for different people. Maybe it was in ...

What If?

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the military historian Robert Cowley coordinated a fascinating series of books called What If? The series featured essays ...

Bloom Where You’re Planted

Looking for a creative boost in your writing? Join us for the Daily Writer Retreat on May 2-4 in historic St. Charles, Missouri! Space is ...

Success Comes at a Price

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

What If?