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You Only Have One Thing to Offer

A lot of would-be writers don’t get started because they wonder if they have anything truly unique to offer. As they say, there is nothing ...

The Curse of Johnny Carson

Most young people only have a vague idea of who Johnny Carson is, if they have even heard of him at all. But if you’re ...

Your Words Are Powerful

In a world where we value equality, we usually talk about power as if it’s a bad thing. But power is like time, money, or ...

Happy Little Accidents

If you’re of “a certain age,” you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” which he hosted on PBS ...

Do You Believe It’s Possible?

We’re still in the beginning months of 2023. As you think about all the things you want to accomplish this year, your mind is probably ...

What is Your Core Message?

Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their core message is. Your core ...

The Curse of 4.0

When you’re in high school or college, your main academic goal is to have a GPA (grade point average) of 4.0. That’s a great strategy ...

This is Your Only Competition

Everywhere you look, it probably feels like you have a competitor. It might be authors on social media, in bookstores, a writing group, or even ...

My Dad Hand-Wrote a Book in Two Months

Today, I want to share a quick story about my Dad. I hope it gives you some inspiration to keep going. My father, Don Sanders, ...