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Do You Have a Mental “Safe Zone”?

After hosting the Daily Writer Podcast and the Daily Writer Club membership group for a couple of years, I feel pretty confident in saying that most of the people in my audience are introverts. Like other introverts, I feel worn down by interacting with people. I love people. I truly do (well, most of them!). … Read more

Clear the Clutter: Learning to Let Go

Today, we’re wrapping up our “Clear the Clutter” series. When I first envisioned this series, I wasn’t sure if it would be helpful. But to my surprise, the response has been extremely positive! If you’ve missed any of the past episodes in the series, make sure to check them out. I’ve shared lots of great … Read more

The Most Important Work You Do is on Yourself

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. We all want to have successful books. As artists and storytellers, we want to write a great American novel that is a … Read more

One Bad Decision Away From a Train Wreck

We’re doing a short series on perspectives that go against conventional wisdom. If you’re just now joining us, I encourage you to go back and catch the last few entries in this series. This episode is not really about writing, it’s more about life. I’ve noticed something during my years as a pastor, educator, and … Read more

Success Comes at a Price

We all wish for success… but sometimes we forget that it comes at a price. Take Harper Lee, for example. She published the classic American novel To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 when she was just 34 years old. Considering that many successful authors don’t get started until their 40s, she was practically a baby … Read more

An Honest Conversation About Depression & Mental Health

On this episode, we dive into a topic that may seem disconnected from writing. However, depression and other mental health issues affect writers just like they do everyone else. In fact, writers and other creative types may be more at risk than the average person. Why? Because we already have lots of internal battles going … Read more