There are a lot of sad words in the English language. But one of the saddest ones is “someday.” How many dreams have never been fulfilled… how many books have never been written… how many great works of art have never been created… all because someone thought they would get to them “someday”? That’s why … Read more
There are many different types of writing—journalism, novels, short stories, nonfiction, blog posts, graphic novels, and a hundred others. But one thing that ties all writing together is storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of our lives. Therefore, it is critical that we learn how to construct and weave stories … Read more
If you were to guess what the most requested image in the National Archives is, what would your guess be? Would it be something related to the moon landings? Maybe something historic, related to WWII or the Civil War? Maybe something from the turn of the century? If so, you’d be wildly off base. The … Read more
One of the most pervasive ideas in Western culture is the concept of “finding your dreams.” No one knows for sure where this idea came from. It has probably been around in some form for as long as there have been stories about heroes and their goals. The idea goes something like this: the main … Read more
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 do with taking responsibility for your own life choices. Most people are passive observers of their own lives. They accept the choices that life hands to them. They assume what … 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 featured on what was arguably their best album, 1984. The song is great for many reasons, including its catchy lyrics, … Read more
The main theme of this podcast is writing every day. After all, it’s the very title of the show! But sometimes people ask, “Do you mean actually write every day?” And yes, I mean write something every day. But what am I suggesting that you write? Here is my definition: write something that advances your … Read more
So… you’ve done it again. You promised yourself you wouldn’t do it. You swore up and down that last time would be the last time. Yet here you are, feeling guilty because you’ve given in to the temptation once again. Are we talking about some forbidden sin? Some horrible act that is slowly destroying your … Read more