Sometimes, you stare at that blank screen and simply can’t get focused. There’s so much to do — so many opportunities and obligations. It’s easy to g...
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If You Want to Write to a Larger Audience, Be More Specific
How do you become a better writer?
It’s not always easy, but there is one, sure-fire way to reach an audience faster than you thought possible: Narrow your foc...
How to Stay Focused Writing
In case you haven’t noticed, I write about all the stuff I suck at.
And here’s my worst struggle yet: staying focused.
But this discipline is a non-negot...
Quit Screwing Around — It’s Time to Write for Real
There’s a difference between practice and performing. Between a dress rehearsal and opening night. Between a hobby and a profession.
And there’s a huge d...
Get Over It
In life there are always excuses to not act. Which is fine. That is, unless you’re talking about your dream, your passion. Unless you’re talking about the ...
The Most Obvious (But Overlooked) Secret to Getting Published in a Magazine
Before you write your first book, you should publish at least a dozen magazine articles. Maybe more.
Until you cut your teeth on a few shorter pieces, you’re probably...