Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their core message is. Your core message is the main theme, the golden thread, that dominates most of your content. Some examples: Adventure author Jon Krakauer writes about human drama in life-or-death outdoor situations such as … Read more
People write for many reasons. Some do it for money. Others do it for fame. Still others do it to teach or inspire. No matter why you write, there is a common element that ties all writers together. We are all on a journey of discovery. We don’t just write to express what we think. … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about the importance of having one core message as a writer. The reason this is such a key principle is that many writers, especially at the beginning of their journey, feel paralyzed by all the things they COULD say or WANT to say. When there are a dozen potential messages … Read more