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The Central Question for Every Writer
When you look back over your life, you can see a pattern. We spend lots of time and energy going from person to person trying to find an answer to the central question that drives our lives: What is my purpose? On...
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How to Outline a Non-Fiction Book
As I talk to writers, one of the most frustrating parts of the book creation process seems to be creating an outline. Many people have great ideas for books. They seem equally motivated to tackle the writing and...
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Marie-Elizabeth Mali: Why We Need Vulnerable Writers
I had the opportunity to speak with Marie-Elizabeth Mali. I have only recently gotten to know Marie-Elizabeth through an introduction by our mutual friend, Tricia Brouk. I wanted to have Marie on the show because it's...
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Do You Believe It?
No matter what you’re writing, your mission as a writer is to help the reader get a clearer vision of life. But how is your vision? Do you see clearly? No one can believe your writing, believe the truth in it, unless...
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Make the Leap
Nothing else defines you quite like your family. It’s where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some writers came from a supportive environment, while others...
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On Being a Finisher
It’s scary to start a writing project. But you know what’s even scarier? Finishing it. Sometimes we think that being a writer means to be constantly gaining new ideas and exploring creative possibilities—which is...
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Fundamentally Trustworthy
Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writer’s head. We normally think and talk about this voice as a bad thing. So, it’s not a surprise that we think of that voice as untrustworthy. But if you...
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Choose Yourself
This one is for all the kids who were always picked last in middle school gym class. You remember what it was like: You’d stand there awkwardly with the group, each kid getting their name called by one of the team...
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July 2021, Business Update
On today’s episode, I share a business update about my ghostwriting business, what’s been happening with the Daily Writer, and a few updates from my personal life, as well. ***    Are you looking for a community of...
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Matt McWilliams: Turning Your Passion Into a Business
I'm excited to feature a conversation with my friend Matt McWilliams. Matt helps online business owners and brands, both large and small, to leverage the power of partners to grow their businesses. He teaches you how...
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There is Nothing to Fear Here
Have you ever done a little bit of research on the percentage of people who start writing books but don’t finish them? Statistics vary, but no matter what numbers you look at, one thing is clear: most people who start...
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You Are Your Only Competition
If you ever run a race, you’ll notice there are two kinds of runners: those who are competing against everyone else, and those who are competing against themselves. The ones who are competing against everyone else...
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