Looking out at the audience in front me, the bleachers full of anyone who had ever made fun of me, I took a deep breath and held it in. This was it. All the preparatio...
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3 Reasons You Should Take Ownership of Your Writing Career Today
Fair or not, the most popular authors, bloggers, and speakers aren’t always the ones with the most talent or even the best ideas. And if that bothers you, it should.
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When you set out to do creative work for a living, there are all these unexpected obstacles you face, things like finance and admin and marketing. Which add up to a lo...
The Best Way to Not Become a Writer
The best way to not become a writer is to wish you were one. To think about writing. To dream about it, imagine it, wonder what it would be like to write one day — the...
What I Learned (the Hard Way) About Becoming a Full-time Writer
I used to think becoming a writer was just about writing a lot and waiting for your big break. It’s not about that at all. It’s about much more.
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A platform is people, nothing more. It’s how you connect your message to the needs of the world. And if you have something to say or share, it’s essential.
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