Today is a special episode because I have not one, but two guests who are here to help us understand some different ways to serve people with our words. Specifically, we’re going to talk about building your audience through different types of content. Keiya Rayne is an international and TEDx speaker, transformational healer, success … Read more
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 are probably best remembered for their song “Jump,” which was released on what was arguably their best album, 1984. The song is great for many reasons, including its catchy lyrics, … Read more
The greatest artist of all time, Leonard da Vinci, said, “The greatest geniuses sometimes accomplish more when they work less.” But what did he mean by that? He meant that the people who are the most successful are not necessarily the smartest or the most creative. It’s not just those qualities that make them successful. … Read more
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 viewing it as a project that should be managed. In practical terms, this means you need to plan in three different ways if you are going to be successful in … Read more
Are you having trouble writing? Do you feel like you can’t regain your focus? Do you feel short-tempered and irritable? When we feel this way, the first conclusion we jump to is that we have writer’s block or that we’re just not creative. But the problem could be much simpler than that. Maybe you’re just … Read more
Have you ever put together a 1,000-piece puzzle? If so, you know there is a big difference between the image on the box and the reality of dumping out a thousand pieces onto the table. We tend to look at life as one unbroken string of events that consists of people, memories, and emotions… but … Read more
If you do any research on the amount of people who start writing a book but never finish it, it can get a little depressing. I’ve seen stats range from 80% to 97%. Any way you slice it, the vast majority of people who start writing a book don’t actually finish it, much less publish … Read more
I am a big believer in spending your time on activities that bring value in many different areas. For example, writing is an activity that can bring a whole bunch of different benefits to your life. That’s why it’s a great investment. Another one of those areas is running. I confess I don’t know a … Read more
One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don’t like to market themselves. Of course, this isn’t true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work. I’m thrilled … Read more
Being a writer takes courage. And lots of it. Why does it take courage? Because when you write, you put your words out there for people to judge and evaluate. You release your ideas into the world. Sometimes those ideas will not be received too kindly by people. Sometimes they won’t be received at all. … Read more