As with yesterday’s episode, I want to do something different and share an excerpt 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 that will help you increase your creativity in writing and your other creative work. One quick … Read more
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 in the 1970s and 1980s, the golden key to success was appearing on The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson. Carson ruled the late-night airwaves for thirty years. He was … Read more
If you identify as a writer—and I assume you do since you’re listening to this podcast—you probably have some type of outlet for writing. Maybe it’s social media posts, blog posts, a podcast, a book you’re working on, or something else. Maybe it’s several of those things—which is great! Having a place to write, and … Read more
Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists who ever lived. As a sculptor, painter, designer, architect, and so much more, he transformed history and was a major force in the Italian Renaissance. But have you ever considered exactly what it was that made Michelangelo so great? Was it his creative genius? His relationship with powerful … Read more
The history of writing is replete with stories about authors who were rejected, but kept trying until they found success. Here’s just one example. A number of years ago, an aspiring author decided he wanted to write a book about the key personal decisions that determine personal success. Except he didn’t want to write it … Read more
In this week’s shorter episodes, we’re talking about a few ways to start writing today. A great way to do this is by starting your first (or next) book. I know when I mention books you’re probably thinking, “That’s not something I can get started on today.” To the contrary! All you need to do … Read more
There have been rumors for a long time that blogging is dead, that it’s been replaced with podcasting, social media and video. While there are certainly more options today that compete for people’s attention, blogging is far from dead. A blog is a great way to get your ideas out into the world and share … Read more
Many people dismiss social media as something that’s not worthy of your time as a writer. I completely disagree. Social media is not only a great place to connect and network with other writers… it’s also a low-stakes environment to work on your writing skills. For example, you can tell a story about something that … Read more
In this week’s shorter episodes, I’ll share five ways to start writing today. If you are struggling with what or how to write, this will be immensely valuable. If you know what you want to write but haven’t yet started, this will help you get moving. And if you’re already writing and have a clear … Read more
For most people, running a marathon is a pretty big deal. The distance of 26.2 miles is a long way for one person to run in a single shot. So how do people actually pull it off? What is the process for actually completing a marathon? Let’s start with the obvious: if you break down … Read more