It's been a good year. This site has blossomed from a tiny little writing blog to a thriving community of writers, artists, and difference-makers. Thank you for being a … [Read more...] about Top Articles on Writing, Ideas, & Making a Difference from 2011
Archives for December 2011
Clutter Is Killing Your Creativity (And What to Do About It)
Some weeks, my desktop is a disaster: full of papers and files and sticky notes with half-baked ideas. Yes, I am your typical "creative." Disorganized and disheveled, I … [Read more...] about Clutter Is Killing Your Creativity (And What to Do About It)
10 Books to Add to Your Holiday Reading List
The holiday season is a great time for catching up, getting ahead, and doing what we haven't had a chance to do all year. For me, that includes reading. I love a good … [Read more...] about 10 Books to Add to Your Holiday Reading List
Why Writers Can’t Edit Their Own Wrok
A writer can't edit his own work. My friend the editor reminds me of this. Often. Especially when I leave typos in a blog post. (Thanks, Robert.) Why is this? Why are … [Read more...] about Why Writers Can’t Edit Their Own Wrok
Make the Most of the Holiday Season by Telling Someone’s Story
It happens to the best of us. At some point in this crazy, hectic holiday season, we lose track of what matters most: people. We get caught up in gifts and decorations … [Read more...] about Make the Most of the Holiday Season by Telling Someone’s Story
Make a Donation, Get a Free eBook (It’s That Simple)
I just wrote a new eBook, called Dirty Redemption: Stories of Unexpected Grace Found in Unlikely Places. It's a collection of 10, short stories from my life — mostly … [Read more...] about Make a Donation, Get a Free eBook (It’s That Simple)