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...
Writing
Academic Writing Makes You a Better Writer
I’ll admit it: I got lazy. Writing comes easy to me, and, in the academic world, you receive a good grade by comparison. That means I only have to write better t...
Writing Satire Is Harder Than You Think
I just wrote a satire article. I’m a serious guy, but I do have a sense of humor and a soul, so why was this so difficult? I can crank out blog posts and magazin...
Writing Is Hard Work, Why Bother?
As I invest more time and effort in writing, I remind myself why I spend countless hours imagining, typing, erasing, thinking, and rewriting.
It’s a lot of work...
The Difference Between Good Writers & Bad Writers
The difference between good writers and bad writers has little to do with skill or practice.
It has to do with perseverance.
Bad writers quit. Good writers keep going.
How to Be a More Grateful Writer
Today, I’m guest posting on Write It Sideways, an excellent blog and resource for writers. The topic? Gratitude. (Something I quite honestly suck at.) I’m ...