Recognition isn’t just validation—it’s a fundamental human need, especially for writers. Whether it’s a kind word, a review, or simple acknowledgment, being seen fuels creativity, motivation, and growth.
Success Points Highlights
How to Write Offensive Characters
Conflicts are one of the central features of a writer. Unfortunately, or fortunately, conflicts run amok in the real world, and writers, as painters of the natural world, are left with a canvas that must be filled. But how? You write about all the complex characters...
Unveiling the True Creative Self
Sometimes, who we think we are as writers is not who we are. The self-image we construct as individuals and creators is often shaped by what we want to see or believe we should be. However, our authentic creative selves lie much deeper and are frequently at odds with...
We All Have the Power to be Leaders – And We Should Take It
Leadership is a universal concept. Whether you're a boss, an editor, a writer, or even self-employed, you're not exempt from it. There's always a hierarchy in sales or any form of human interaction, even for those at the top of the ladder. This universality of...
Mastering the Three-Second Window: How Writers Can Break Through Digital Noise
We, as consumers, are constantly bombarded. Every day, around 60 billion messages are sent through various electronic channels. Many of these messages find their way into our inboxes, social media feeds, or recommended content personalized just for us. The average...
Fixing Education
I’m an educator. I have been for decades. I’ve taught in high school. I’ve taught college. I have guest-taught everyone from pre-school to Ph.D. candidates. I beat to my own drummer. I listen to those I teach and meet them at their level, not the level dictated (and I...
Navigating the Writing Labyrinth
Being a writer often feels like wandering through a labyrinth. Every path offers possibilities, but not every path leads to success or fulfillment. I know; I’ve been there. Writers who contact me sometimes feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by the complexity of career...
Choices Have Consequences
Everything has consequences, from ethical considerations to long-term goals. Every choice we make, from what we eat to how much activity we get in the day or how much we write each day, is a short-term choice that affects long-term goals. Life is not a tidal wave; it...
Don’t Forget the “Why?”
Writing is not about adding more subplots, making things complicated, adding a boatload of characters, or using some sort of gimmick. Writing – no matter what you’re writing – is about developing stories that resonate with readers, address the reader’s needs, and...