On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend John Stange about the release of his upcoming book, Dwell on These Things. Last month, John asked me to interview him for a special episode on his podcast. John and I talked about…
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Christmas means many things to many people. Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores and homes. Some people love all the holiday entertainment you can enjoy, such as Hallmark movies and music specials. … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play If there is one word that describes our modern, hectic lifestyles, it’s “obligation.” We are connected 24/7 to our devices, and literally anyone in the world with a smartphone can reach out to us. Our inboxes are filled with email from marketers, influencers, clients, … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play In the year 532, the emperor Justinian stood gazing at the smoking ruins of Constantinople’s patriarchal church that had just been burned to the ground by riots. As the leader of the Byzantine empire, he wanted to build a cathedral that would surpass the glory … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Put Some Love Into It If your writing was a cake, what would the ingredients be? You would certainly include structure. You’d think about the audience. If you were writing research, you would include some data or case studies. If writing fiction, you would make … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, the military historian Robert Cowley coordinated a fascinating series of books called What If? The books featured essays by prominent historians, each one looking at a particular “what if” question in history. For example: What if the Mayflower … Read more
One of the topics we often discuss on this podcast is doing client work. If you haven’t yet considered it as a way to supplement your income, I encourage you to think about it. When you’re starting with freelance writing, how do you get that first…
I’m honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has worked with many authors over the years, including some whose books have been on the New…
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play What do powerful words look like? When you think of powerful words, you probably imagine Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, or JFK giving a speech about America’s mission to go to the moon. Or maybe imagine an author like Maya Angelou talking about how … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play One of the most popular episodes of the original Twilight Zone series is “Time Enough at Last.” Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, a bank teller with thick glasses who is obsessed with reading. One day during his lunch break, he goes to the bank vault … Read more