Don’t write a lot. Just write often.
You need to write every day. Spending five hours once a week on a working project isn’t nearly as valuable as spendi...
Articles
Let Your Surroundings Inspire Your Writing
Where are you right now? Could you describe the setting of your story? Or are you too caught up in what you’re doing?
This is a crime. We do not pause to apprec...
A Beautiful War: An Essay on Pain and Beauty
I don’t usually share a lot of creative writing on this blog, but I felt compelled to share this one with you. It’s about paradox, pain and beauty. If you ...
Steve Jobs & Leaving a Legacy
Steve Jobs didn’t believe he would live to reach 40. That’s what his friend Woz said in an interview.
This is the secret to why Jobs made such a differenc...
The World Needs More Artists
The other week week, I heard Ann Voskamp advocate for poetry over prose. She reminded that in a world of reality TV and fear-driven media, beauty can still captivate u...
Unexpected Lessons from a Traveling Writer
I recently returned from a year-long trip around the world.
As I reflect on my journey, I realize I’ve learned some unexpected lessons about traveling and writi...