Note: I'm taking a break from the 15 Habits Series (we'll resume on Monday) today to share a short piece I wrote the other morning. It's an essay about my son, Aiden. Let … [Read more...] about My Son (Still Feels Weird to Say That)
Archives for June 2012
Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
This is Day 4 in the Great Writers Series. Follow along on Facebook for additional resources and discussion. Real writers practice. They show up, every day, without … [Read more...] about Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
A Great Writer Takes Initiative
This is Day 3 in the Great Writers Series. Yesterday, I challenged you to believe you are a writer — maybe for the first time, maybe for the fiftieth. We all need … [Read more...] about A Great Writer Takes Initiative
Great Writers Believe in Themselves (So Should You)
This is Day 2 in the Great Writers Series. If you're following along on Twitter, use the hash tag #15habits. Belief in something you can feel, touch, and taste is one … [Read more...] about Great Writers Believe in Themselves (So Should You)
The Declaration Every Great Writer Makes
This is Day 1 in the Great Writers Series. The journey of every writer begins with a declaration. If you have written, then you are already a writer. Now you just need … [Read more...] about The Declaration Every Great Writer Makes
Join Me for a 15-Day Writing Challenge
Ever since I wrote You Are a Writer, I wanted to do a series about it on my blog. People would ask me, "What does it take to build a platform?" Or, "How do you get up … [Read more...] about Join Me for a 15-Day Writing Challenge