Success Points Highlights

Build a Platform: Developing a Presence That Connects

Build a Platform: Developing a Presence That Connects

A writer’s platform isn’t about shouting to be heard—it’s about connection. In this insightful piece, Clay Stafford reframes platform-building as an act of service and authenticity. Discover how to define who you are, what you stand for, and why your voice matters to build genuine relationships that last.

Show, Don’t Tell: Use Sensory Details to Immerse Readers in Your Story

Show, Don’t Tell: Use Sensory Details to Immerse Readers in Your Story

“Show, don’t tell” isn’t just a writing cliché—it’s the heartbeat of immersive storytelling. In this piece, Clay Stafford explores how sensory details, specificity, and subtext transform simple narration into a living experience. Learn how to make readers feel your story, not just read it.

Reading to Write: Why Great Writers Are Always Great Readers & How to Be Both

Reading to Write: Why Great Writers Are Always Great Readers & How to Be Both

Great writers are always great readers—and not by accident. Clay Stafford explores how reading with purpose strengthens a writer’s craft, voice, and imagination. Learn to turn every book into a classroom, expand your creative vocabulary, and transform reading into an essential part of your writing practice.