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...
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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 strugglin...
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 lik...
Struggle Is a Sure Sign You’re Creating Art
The other week was hard. Late nights, tight deadlines, and little sleep. To top it off, I lost my wallet, misplaced my license, and was subjected to Babies-R-Us for an...
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.
It does not surprise me that we have grown numb. That w...
The Minimalist Secret to Productive Writing
There is one secret that has improved our writing more than anything else. It’s a secret so simple that it seems banal to even talk about. But the cold truth is ...