Discipline, not inspiration, is what separates dreamers from writers. By committing to consistent writing—even on uninspired days—you build the mental muscle that transforms fleeting ideas into finished work and creates the foundation for a sustainable writing life.
If you’re like me, writing isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about writing something with meaning. It’s a promise. Every time you write, you make a silent contract with yourself that your thoughts, stories, and ideas are honest, fair, and worth capturing....
When we think of writing, we think of sitting at a keyboard or with a pen and composing our thoughts. Sometimes, some of us will expand our thinking and include writing as part of the reflective time when relaxing in the evening or taking a walk to decompress (though...
We just finished an election season. Thank God that’s over. It never ceases to amaze me that many elections are held around the premise that someone else will fix our problems. They are not. Ever? Never. We fix our own problems. Bringing this home to writers, it's...
My daughter caught my attention. “But I want it to be perfect.” It was a moment of awakening. My daughter's innocent desire for perfection echoed my own inner struggle, a battle I’ve been fighting for years. The realization that this ideal of perfection was already...
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...
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...
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...
Success requires discipline, focus, and knowing your “why.” Without them, distractions can lead to downfall. Stay vigilant and keep your goals aligned with your values.
As a speaker on leadership, I often address diverse groups, not exclusively writers. However, it's crucial to recognize that writers are indeed leaders. They are the driving force behind their teams, the origin of all creative endeavors. Today, I want to delve into...