For the longest time, the writing life intimidated me. I thought of myself as a "writer," but I was afraid to claim that moniker in public. After all, writers wrote all … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Write Every Day
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The Difference Between Good Writers & Bad Writers
Bonus: Take your writing up a notch. For tips delivered directly to your inbox for free, click here. The difference between good writers and bad writers has little to do … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Good Writers & Bad Writers
10 Life Lessons from Training for a Half-Marathon
Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that's the essence of running, and a metaphor for life -- and for me, for writing as whole. I believe many … [Read more...] about 10 Life Lessons from Training for a Half-Marathon
How I Get Things Done: A Creative Perspective
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. --Walt Disney Creative people struggle to get things done. They just do. But what if it didn't have to be this … [Read more...] about How I Get Things Done: A Creative Perspective
Painful But Possible: A Story of Perseverance
From Jeff: This is a guest essay from Janet Oberholtzer. Janet is a runner, blogger, and author. Her most-recent book Because I Can came out in 2011. Follow her blog or … [Read more...] about Painful But Possible: A Story of Perseverance
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 … [Read more...] about The Discipline of Blogging