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Go Ahead, Cross the Streams
When it comes to curiosity, most people don’t cross the streams. They keep their reservoirs of knowledge separate from one another. History, religion, arts, psychology, politics, technology … they keep them in their...
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When was the Last Time You Were Astonished?
We live in a world where miraculous things happen every day. Of course, most of these things don’t seem miraculous to us. They seem ordinary. But it all depends on your perspective. On this episode, Kent reminds us...
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What Should You Write About? Try This.
Everyone feels writer’s block sometimes. The next time you aren’t sure what to write about, try combining two things you love. Author Dan Miller writes, “Passion is the intersection of multiple curiosities.” You won’t...
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Inspiration is a Shy Fellow
We’ve all heard it before (and probably said it): “I’m just not feeling inspired today.” There might be a hundred reasons why we don’t feel inspired, but there is one way to correct it that works almost every time....
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It’s Hard to Be God
Whatever you think about the origins of the universe, one thing seems certain: the universe started as a kind of blank slate that is now filled with stars, planets, comets, gas, dark matter, and all manner of other...
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It's Business, Not Personal
One of the most important concepts that every writer today must embrace is the idea of a “personal brand business.” But what does it mean to have a personal brand? It comes down to the fact that your brand equals you....
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Jody Skinner: Creating Beautiful Formatting for Your Book
Book formatting is one of the last things authors think about when creating their book. However, it's absolutely vital since that's where readers spend all their time. My guest today is here to help us get a handle on...
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The Imagineering Mindset
In their fantastic little book The Imagineering Way, the Disney Imagineers said, “Every new project at Imagineering starts with the assumption that it will be fun and exciting. We never say we don’t really want to do...
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Writing is Not the Center
What is the core value of your life? What is the “center”? What sits in the center of the room for you? If it is your writing, then other people’s reactions, your book sales, or other factors will influence whether...
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Most of Your Words Are Coal, Not Diamonds
When we are in love with our writing, it’s hard to edit. It’s hard to take constructive criticism. It’s hard to be objective because we are in love with our words. When our words emerge on the screen or from the pen,...
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Writing for the Right Reasons
Sometimes we make a false distinction between writing for money and writing for pleasure. Both goals can be valid and important. What ties them together is that you are adding value to the world through your writing....
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The One Year to Live Test
We all know that perfectionism can be debilitating. It can rob you of the joy of writing and cause you to waste endless amounts of time fidgeting with your material. Just like a rainbow, perfection is an illusion. You...
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