(Almost) Everything is a Draft

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. Today’s perspective is that almost everything is a draft. Here’s what I mean: one of the reasons we get creatively hung up … Read more

Love the Work, Not Just the End Result

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. Let me ask you an honest question. Do you love the work of being a writer? Here’s what I mean. Do you … 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

You Don’t Need Permission

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. Even though we live in an age when anyone can self-publish and potentially reach millions of followers and readers through social media, … Read more