Today, I’m interviewing Blaine Hogan about his new book UNTITLED: Thoughts on the Creative Process. Blaine is an actor and the creative director at Willow Creek ...
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What Writers Can Learn from the Prodigal Son Story
A writer ought to meet every challenge with the same reckless extravagance that we see in the biblical story of the Prodigal Son. The word prodigal is commonly mistake...
The Cure for Frustrated Writer’s Syndrome
You’re frustrated. This is normal, you tell yourself. Everyone goes through this. Right?
Why, then, does it feel like this? Why do you want to pull your hair ou...
Saying You Want to Write Versus Actually Writing
I just heard this great quote by Ernest Hemingway, thanks to Rachel Aaron: “Those who say they want to be writers, and aren’t writing, don’t.” So, are you ...
The Death of Amy Winehouse & the Dangers of Fame
Singer Amy Winehouse died today. While tragic, this event speaks to the pressures and temptations celebrities face. Moreover, it’s a warning to would-be influenc...
Why I Believe in the Discipline of Travel
I’m flying home today after spending a week in the Caribbean. It’s been a week full of life change — of new perspectives gained and old passions resu...