The reason that we love epics is because they speak to something deep inside of us. These stories and myths and movies are designed to teach us one thing: Anyone can b...
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You Have No Excuse
Ever wanted to write a book? Record an album? Make your own movie? You now have no excuse. There is no, “I can’t” anymore. No waiting for the right time or asking perm...
Creatives and Geeks: Why We Need Each Other
The dance is tomorrow. She’s a cheerleader, you’ve seen Star Wars 27 times. You do the math. -Neil, Freaks and Geeks In this new world of creativity and technology, cr...
The Discipline of Blogging
For many people, blogging is just a hobby. It’s a diversion. A fun activity. But for the serious writer who has something to say, it must be more than a hobby. It must...
Overcoming Perfectionism: Stop Going Around in Circles
This is our dog Lyric. Lyric, I’m afraid, has OCD. I don’t know if it’s genetic or what, but this tragic handicap will probably impair him for the re...
What I’m Reading this Week: 2.20.11
I’m a big fan of writers reading (a lot). I have a stack of books and magazines on my night stand and don’t feel complete at the end of the day if I haven’t read from ...