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Write the Truest Book You Know
Here is one of the biggest ironies of the modern world. We have more facts and data than ever before, literally right at our fingertips. However, the truth seems more elusive than ever. Jesus said, “The truth will set...
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How to De-Clutter Your Workspace
On today's episode, we talk about the benefits of having a neat, clean work environment as well as 5 steps to decluttering your workspace: Deal with one area at a time. Get rid of things you don’t really need. Free...
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Writing Creative Nonfiction with Christopher Johnston, Journalist & Playwright
When you hear the term "creative writing," what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you probably think of fiction-based writing like novels, screenplays, and short stories. But did you know that the concept of...
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I Don't Know and I Don't Care
There are certain qualities we prize in the writing world. One of them is knowledge. It seems like we should know what we are getting ourselves into, right? Who respects a writer who seems to be aloof and doesn’t know...
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Who is Your Ideal Reader?
Writing is by definition a lonely task. Yes, we have editors, beta readers, graphic designers and others who help polish and perfect our work. But unless you are working with a co-writer, your writing starts with you...
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You Don't Need to Be Brilliant
We live in a culture that celebrates brilliance. Everywhere you look, people worship the best and the brightest among us. The internet, magazines, movies, social media ... they are obsessed with people who seem to...
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How Many Times Are You Willing to Try?
The history of writing is replete with stories about authors who were rejected, but kept trying until they found success. Here’s just one example. A number of years ago, an aspiring author decided he wanted to write a...
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A Beautiful, Lifelong Task
Sometimes the writing life feels like a set of never-ending tasks. There is that next blog post to write. That book chapter to revise. That client work to email. That sermon to write. But this is not a bad thing. In...
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Finish the Work: An Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase
On today's episode, I share wins from the Daily Writer Community and share a chapter from my book The Artist's Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. The excerpt is below. *** Are you looking for a...
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BONUS: Tommy Breedlove on Book Marketing & Branding
In this special bonus interview, Tommy Breedlove shares some behind-the-scenes insights from the creation of his amazing book, Legendary: A Simple Playbook for Building and Living a Legendary Life and Being Remembered...
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Cultivating Unconditional Self-Love with Tommy Breedlove, Business Coach
Today's episode goes much deeper than strategies for writing and publishing. It goes to the core of who we are as people. I am honored to share this conversation with Tommy Breedlove, author of the Wall Street...
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Be Bad in Order to Be Good
One of the most important lessons we can ever learn as writers as that good writing happens in stages. Whenever you read a great book chapter, blog book, screenplay, or speech, it did not begin that way. It was most...
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