Are you a naturally funny person? Do people find you hilarious? Yeah. Me, neither. Still, humor is an important communication tool and an essential discipline for any … [Read more...] about How to Be Funny When You’re Not
Archives for March 2012
One Piece of Indispensable Writing Advice
Every week, hundreds of people email me with questions about writing. They want advice on how to get published or what to do to stay motivated. They're struggling, … [Read more...] about One Piece of Indispensable Writing Advice
The Secret to Getting Noticed: Write Something Dangerous
"Write something dangerous." That's what I told a room full of 100 people the other week, speaking at a conference. Half the room looked at me like I was crazy, and the … [Read more...] about The Secret to Getting Noticed: Write Something Dangerous
Struggle Is a Sure Sign You’re Creating Art
All great works of art are trophies of victorious struggle. —Julius Meier-Graefe The other week was hard. Late nights, tight deadlines, and little sleep. To top it off, I … [Read more...] about Struggle Is a Sure Sign You’re Creating Art
We Cannot Grow Numb to the World’s Pain
Admit it: the world is a messed-up place. There is pain all around us. And there seems to be no end in sight. Just pick an issue: Sex trafficking Extreme … [Read more...] about We Cannot Grow Numb to the World’s Pain
The Minimalist Secret to Productive Writing
From Jeff: This is a guest post by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. They write about living a meaningful life with less stuff at The Minimalists. They have … [Read more...] about The Minimalist Secret to Productive Writing