As a writer, you know you should be reading every day. You know that it’s a vital part of filling your creative well. But with so many great books out there, how do you decide which ones to read? What sort of system should you use to read more? I’ve talked before about the importance … Read more
Every writer has felt like this at one time or another. You’re chugging along with your content and things are going smoothly. The ideas are flowing. You’re feeling great. Then, it happens. You hit the wall. The creative juices have dried up and you sit there wondering where to go from here. It happens to … Read more
As you begin to make progress toward your writing goals, you will run into some roadblocks. Life will get messy, you will feel tired, and sometimes you will probably feel like giving up. But why do you feel like giving up? It all comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we … Read more
There is something quite magical about a book. Of course, you already know that since you’re a writer. You’re already committed to the art and craft of writing books. But it’s interesting that so many writers don’t make a lot of time to read. We love books and are committed to creating them… but we … Read more
Dixie is a coach, consultant, and firestarter who is transforming leadership, culture, and creative productivity. She is the author of the fantastic book, Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Creating an Unlimited Life. Dixie is also a contributor at Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines. I first got to know Dixie when I was writing and editing … Read more
In the faith community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward their work. They see it as a spiritual invitation from God, a continuation of the great tradition of biblical leaders like Moses, David, and Paul who experienced a supernatural call. … Read more
There is a constant push and pull to the writer’s life. On the one hand, we want to have control over every aspect of our writing and creativity. We want to share our voices. We want to publish in the way that suits our goals. We want control over distribution and marketing. We want to … Read more
Nothing else defines you quite like your family. It’s where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some writers came from a supportive environment where his or her parents and extended family nurtured their talent. They were encouraged to write and express themselves. Others … Read more
Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writer’s head. We normally think and talk about these voices as a bad thing. And there is good reason for that. Many times, our past trauma or hurtful situations, or even our plain old bad decisions, crop back up to haunt us decade after … Read more
Writers are known for their creativity, but the truth is that the well sometimes runs dry. If you’ve ever found yourself fresh out of ideas, a way to instantly get more is by using a strategy called “Idea Mating.” Let’s say you’re writing an article on how to be a better parent. First, you’re going … Read more