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Where Your Power Comes From
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...
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Put One Word After Another
One of the tropes that seems to follow creative types around is the myth of the “tortured artist.” The myth goes something like this: creative work is very, very difficult, and it requires the artist to give their...
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This Isn't for Thin-Skinned Writers
Do you remember what it feels like to be criticized for your writing? Different memories come flooding back for different people. Maybe it was in junior high, when a teacher pointed out all your mistakes. Maybe it was...
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Here's to the Crazy Ones
If you were to make a list of the most creative people from the last hundred years, Steve Jobs would be close to the top of the list. As the co-founder of Apple, he was in large part responsible for many of the...
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The Real Definition of Success
What does it mean to be successful as a writer? It’s a simple question—you might say even deceptively simple. Why? Because we don’t often stop to think about how we define success. We are so accustomed to certain...
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10 Ways to Give as a Writer
The holiday season is in full swing, and most everyone is thinking about the gifts they are going to give others. Just yesterday, my son and I were talking about some gift ideas for my wife. And my wife and I have...
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Tear Out the Tags (with Bee Evans)
There are a lot of challenging aspects of being a writer. But in my experience, some of the biggest obstacles come from inside. If we look at why we sometimes are not achieving the impact and success we want, it's...
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What Have They Got That I Ain't Got?
Being a writer is a lot like living in The Wizard of Oz. Some days feel like you’ve lost your brain, most days feel like you’re holding onto your heart, and every day feels like a battle for your courage. That’s how...
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Half Full or Half Empty?
Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full kind of person? If your answer is that you’re a glass half empty kind of person, it means you tend to focus on what you lack. If your answer is that you’re a glass half...
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The Agony of an Untold Story
Have you ever found yourself sitting, staring at the wall, thinking about that book you wanted to write? Then a few minutes later, you snap out of it and realize you were completely lost in thought? If so, you’re not...
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Are You Committed?
We live in an age when it is easy to get out of almost any commitment. If you’re unhappy with your cable TV service, you can switch companies. If your dinner at a restaurant doesn’t taste good, you can send it back to...
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The Gift of Failure
When you hear the name J.K. Rowling, what comes to mind? You probably picture an ultra-successful author whose books are adored by millions of readers all over the world. As the author of the Harry Potter series, she...
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