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Somebody Had to Write It Down

Merry Christmas! I hope you, your friends, and your loved ones are enjoying a wonderful day celebrating the birth of Christ. Christmas means many things ...

No One is a Failure Who Has Friends

One of my all-time favorite movies is the classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Millions of people around the world watch this movie every Christmas season. ...

You’re Never “Just” a Writer

When you walk into a library or a bookstore, even if it’s online, you’ll notice that books are categorized into genres. Popular genres include biography, ...

Van Halen’s Advice for Writers

Van Halen was one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s and 80s. Although they had a number of popular songs and albums, they ...

Your Work Will Outlive You

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 ...

Jerry Seinfeld’s 200-Round Practice Routine

Years before he was known as the star of the beloved sitcom Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld was a successful stand-up comedian. For comedians of his era ...

Life is Not a Multiple-Choice Test

There is a common trait among successful writers, and it has nothing to do with skill, talent, genre, or style. Instead, it has everything to ...

Your Calling is Never Complete

In the Christian community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward ...