Most writers struggle with getting their writing done for one surprising reason. They think writing is a one-step process, when in fact, it’s a three-step process.
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How Tiny Goals Changed My Life And Made Me a Real Writer
Hi. My name is Shaunta, and I’m a tiny goal addict. Also: Hi. I’m a writer, and I have never had writer’s block. Like, ever. It’s true. And guess what. Those two admis...
115: Why You Need to Stop Trying to Write the Perfect Book with Shauna Niequist
This week on The Portfolio Life, Shauna Niequist and I talk about her latest book, Present Over Perfect, and how she learned to forgo settling for busy in order to liv...
3 Reasons You’ll Never Write That Book
You didn’t do it.
You said you were going to. You thought about it, dreamed about it, imagined what people would say when you finally did it. But here you are, still ...
114: An Embarrassing Confession About This Year’s Tribe Conference
This week on The Portfolio Life, Andy Traub and I talk about how this event was created to help writers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their craft and get t...
7 Ways Police Work Made Me a Better Writer
Dad’s response was not what I wanted to hear. But then he added, “There’s no reason why you can’t be an artist and writer. But get an education first and find a career...