In this week’s shorter episodes, we’re talking about a few ways to start writing today. A great way to do this is by writing articles. Yesterday, I talked about writing blog posts. Articles are similar to blog posts, except they are posted on other places besides your website. You can write for magazines, journals, newsletters, … Read more
There have been rumors for a long time that blogging is dead, that it’s been replaced with podcasting, social media and video. While there are certainly more options today that compete for people’s attention, blogging is far from dead. A blog is a great way to get your ideas out into the world and share … Read more
In this week’s shorter episodes, I’ll share five ways to start writing today. If you are struggling with what or how to write, this will be immensely valuable. If you know what you want to write but haven’t yet started, this will help you get moving. And if you’re already writing and have a clear … Read more
If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you’ll love today’s interview. My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, … 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
As a writer, you probably spend lots of time, like I do, taking notes from conversations, books, meetings, and brainstorming sessions. But what do you do with all those notes, and how do you ensure you have a system for accessing that information later on? My guest today has thought a lot about this problem, … Read more
In a world of equality and opportunity, we usually talk about power as if it’s a bad thing. But power is like time, money, or any other resource. It can be used for good or for bad. Writers don’t think about what we do in terms of power. We use words like creativity, craft, platform, … Read more
Most writers feel that writing and publishing one book is a big enough accomplishment in itself. I’m excited that my guest today is here to help us think about another strategy that can involve a lot more people and produce books more quickly. The strategy and type of book we’re talking about is an anthology … Read more
This week, we are celebrating the release of the book The Faith of Elvis, which I co-wrote with Billy Stanley, Elvis Presley’s stepbrother. Here on the podcast, I’m sharing a few lessons I’ve learned from working on this project. If you pick up the book this week or anytime in the future, you’ll notice that … Read more
It’s a simple but important question: Why do you write? There are a lot of reasons people write. Some people want to build a brand. Some people want money. Some people want a creative outlet. Some people want to leave a legacy. Some people just want to prove the naysayers wrong. All of those reasons … Read more