All this week, I’m sharing excerpts from a book I published a few years ago. It’s called The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. It’s a short, fun read for all kinds of artists, particularly for writers. Here’s today’s excerpt from the chapter, “O is for Old Things.” When it comes to art, … Read more
All this week, I’m sharing excerpts from a book I published a few years ago. It’s called The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. It’s a short, fun read for all kinds of artists, particularly for writers. Here’s today’s excerpt from the chapter, “H is for Humility.” In July 2011, Adam Bevell experienced … Read more
All this week, I’m sharing excerpts from a book I published a few years ago. It’s called The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. It’s a short, fun read for all kinds of artists, particularly for writers. Before I do that, though, I want to give you a quick update on some changes … Read more
One of the universal truths of doing anything worthwhile is that you will feel like giving up at times. We all know that writing is hard work. But that’s only part of it. There’s the marketing, the business side, the relationship building, and so many other elements of running a writing business that can sap … Read more
As a ghostwriter and author coach, I talk to a lot of writers. Whether someone has already written a book, or they’re considering writing their first one, I hear something like these phrases quite often: I’m stuck. I don’t know what to write about. I don’t know how to get started. When you get stuck … Read more
One of the most exciting parts of hosting this podcast is getting to speak with authors who have just written and released their first book. Of course, I want you to write and release a lot of books! But there’s something very special about your first book because it represents the beginning of a wonderful … Read more
There are many advantages to being an introverted writer. You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to finish your writing. You’d mostly rather spend your time with books than people, which can help you dive deeply into literature and learning. You’d rather observe than participate, which can help you approach life … Read more
One of the basic motifs of superhero stories is the importance of a double life. When the hero puts on their costume, they are a courageous individual who rushes into the battle to save lives. But in order to conceal their true identity, they adopt a mild-mannered persona that is the total opposite of their … Read more
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 from 1983-1994. If you’re a little younger, you’ve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following. Each week on his show, Bob painted a … Read more
One of the most common themes I come across when talking to writers is the frustration of being a creative, sensitive person… but wanting to build a successful business and doing all the things that requires. In some ways, that’s the eternal question for creative people: how do you balance art and commerce? That’s a … Read more