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The Surprising Pathway to Being Good
One of the most important lessons we can ever learn as writers is that good writing happens in stages. Whenever you read a great book chapter, blog post, screenplay, or speech, it did not begin that way. It was most...
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No One is Ever a Master
We never quite escape this impulse of wanting to be done with our education. We move on to middle school, high school, most likely college, and perhaps grad school. At every level, there is a sense in which we just...
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Reading is Critical to Your Creativity
There is something quite magical about a book. Of course, you already know that since you’re a writer. You’re already committed to the art and craft of writing books. But it’s interesting that so many writers don’t...
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Terry Stafford: Leadership Through Storytelling
Terry is an award-winning author who has written four novels. The most recent one completed a trilogy, which was a pretty amazing accomplishment in itself. Terry is also an editor, and, in fact, edited a book I...
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Dixie Gillaspie: The Art of the Heart in Writing
Dixie is a coach, consultant, and firestarter who is transforming leadership, culture, and creative productivity. She is the author of the fantastic book, Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Creating an Unlimited Life....
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You Never Arrive, and That's a Good Thing
In the faith community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward their work. Most writers feel this way about their work, too. You...
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Don't Apologize for What You Love
As writers, there is a constant pressure to conform to what we think others want from us. In the midst of trying to find your own voice, it is easy to get so enamored with other people we admire that we forget what...
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Would You Rather Be Admired or Be Read?
There is a part of each one of us that wants to be admired. We want to be respected. One way we do this as writers is by trying to appear smart. We use big words and sometimes throw in obscure references in the hopes...
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Have You Forgiven Yourself?
We all have regrets. We all do stupid things and waste vast amounts of time we wish we had back. It’s important to be aware of this, and yet we also need to forgive ourselves so we can move on. Regret is a powerful...
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You Only Get One Life
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a reset button to go back and re-do past mistakes? Unfortunately, you only have one life. We each have a limited number of days. This ay you’re living won’t come around again. What will...
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August 2021, Business Update
On this episode, I share some updates about current ghostwriting projects, what’s happening in the Daily Writer Community, a new group coaching program I’m considering, and what’s going on in my personal life. ***    ...
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Kristin Sadler: Tips for Becoming a Healthier Writer
Kristin is the founder of Pen & Peacock Writing, which specializes in writing websites and digital marketing that inspire readers to take action while creating better brand recognition and top-of-mind product...
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