Nobody wants to put blank, emotionless words on a screen. And nobody wants to read them.
We all want to write with conviction. Right?
So why do we — communicators and...
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The Last Writing Prompt You Will Ever Need
I don’t do writing prompts. They’re pointless. And a waste of energy, in my opinion.
Okay, not entirely. But I still don’t do them. Frankly, there a...
Top Articles on Writing, Ideas, & Making a Difference from 2011
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...
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, I am your typical creative. Disorganized and disheveled, I proud...
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...
Why Writers Can’t Edit Their Own Wrok
A writer can’t edit his own work. My friend Robert the Editor reminds me of this. Often. Especially when I leave typos in a blog post. (Thanks, Robert.)
Why is ...