This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. Here’s a question to consider: Why don’t people finish goals that are important to them? There are probably many answers to that question, but one obvious reason is that they simply get tired and don’t see a lot of progress toward the … Read more
Here is why writing feels so hard to many people: because their expectation doesn’t match the reality of how good writing is actually created. Many people have an ideal of sitting down at a computer and just letting the words flow out perfectly. The heavens open up, birds sing outside, and a ray of light … Read more
Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? If so, let’s talk about a strategy that can help you overcome it immediately. But first, let’s deal with this question: what is perfectionism? Perfectionism is the tendency to get paralyzed by the idea that your work is never good enough. Perfectionists imagine there is a standard out … Read more
Have you ever seen someone make pottery? It’s actually quite fascinating. It’s fun to watch them at work, and it’s often breathtaking to see the beautiful pots, vases, bowls, and other works of art they create with their bare hands. But what comes before the beautiful, finished product? You guessed it—putting a messy lump of … Read more
When you read great writing, it has a magical quality. Those words can transport you to faraway worlds or help you see things you never saw before. Great writing can also help you learn something that will change your life. But where does great writing come from? And more importantly, how can we create it? … Read more