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Inspiration is Mostly a Myth
We writers love to create stories. And why not? There is something fun about creating a fantasy world, living in it for a while, and inviting others to join us there. Sometimes these fantasies bleed over into...
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Don't Let Indecision Stop You
As writers, we face a lot of enemies: procrastination, fear of failure, creative fatigue, jealousy, and so many other hurdles. But here’s an enemy I bet you haven’t thought of: indecision. On today's...
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Writing Is Your Gift To God
We have talked before on this podcast about how writing is a gift.  It is a gift you can give to other people. Through your writing, you are sharing your ideas and stories with others to inspire, educate, and...
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A Simple Tip For Creativity
As a writer, you know that creativity is an essential part of what you do. Without new input and new ideas, you will resort to the same way of doing things and the same old ideas. The question is, how do we...
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The Ghost of Willy Loman
One of the saddest plays ever performed in American theater is Death of a Salesman. It was written by Arthur Miller and first performed on Broadway in 1949. Death of a Salesman tells the story of the last 24...
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10 Ways to Use Writing Prompts for Personal Development, Business & Leadership
As a writer, you know creativity is a vital part of your work and business.  One of the best tools for breaking through these blocks is writing prompts. Writing prompts are a simple yet powerful tool to get the...
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Jyotsna Ramachandran: Daily Writing Habits to Finish Your Book
If you do any research on the amount of people who start a book but never finish it, it can get a little depressing. I've seen stats range from 80% to 97%. Any way you slice it, the vast majority of people who start...
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Backwards, Sideways, or Forward
In the days before GPS, people used a little tool called a compass to help locate themselves on a map and find their way. We writers use a similar tool. You might call this a creative compass. But instead of...
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No Such Thing as Writer's Block
In the Pixar movie Finding Nemo, we meet Marlin, a clownfish who has lost his son Nemo. On his way to find him, he meets Dory, a black and blue tang fish who has short-term memory loss. Despite her limited...
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Permission to Be Impractical
Do you have people in your life who are trying to help … but they’re not really helping? Who are these people? They are the ones who try to talk good sense into you. They say things like “That book is a waste...
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You Have Magic Hands
One of the most difficult forms of magic is sleight of hand. Every form of magic is difficult, of course, but sleight of hand presents a unique challenge. Why? The reason is because you must be flawless in presenting...
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Win, Lose or Learn
Western culture is permeated with the idea that we must always be winning. Social media only makes things worse. We only post our wins, our successes, and our joyful moments. Everywhere we look, we see people winning....
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