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A Mighty Sharp Sword
If you’re a fan of the Peanuts comic strip, you may remember one of the ongoing storylines involving Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s loveable dog. Snoopy would be perched on top of his doghouse with a typewriter, trying to...
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Happy Little Accidents
If you’re of “a certain age,” you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. If you’re a little younger, you’ve probably discovered him on the...
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Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
Have you ever felt jealous of another writer’s success? We’re going for honesty here, so let’s assume the answer is “yes.” The world of writers can be a funny place. We love to support one another, read each other’s...
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A Writing Lesson from Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special...
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Don't Be a One-Hit Wonder
One of the staples of the modern music world is the “Greatest Hits” album. When an artist has been around for a while, and they’ve had at least a few hits, it’s customary for their record company to release a new...
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15 Ways to Make Money as a Writer
If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I place a big emphasis on habits, mindset, creativity, and related topics. Those are all inputs into our writing. I emphasize those things...
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The Journey of Writing a Novel (with Bethany Lee)
As I talk to writers, one of the most common themes I hear is, "I've always wanted to write a novel." It seems like almost everybody has a story they would love to tell. But how do you get it done? What is the process...
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Turn on the Faucet
Has this ever happened to you? You block out time on your calendar, you get your pen or pencil—or computer—ready, and you sit down at your desk, ready to write. You’ve been looking forward to this time and can’t wait...
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What Does It Mean to Be Great?
What does it mean to be great? It’s such a simple question on the surface. But when you dig a little deeper, it gets to the heart of an inner conflict we feel as writers. On the one hand, we want to help people. We...
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If You Want to Be Profound, Be Simple
One of the most popular TV sitcoms in recent years was The Big Bang Theory. Chances are pretty high that you have either seen it or know about it. But just in case you haven’t, The Big Bang Theory focuses on a group...
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The Only Way to Be a Failure
As creatives, we seem hardwired to remember every single time we failed in our younger days. Remember the time you forgot your lines in the school play? Or the time you drew a picture for the teacher and she hated it?...
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An Amateur Who Didn't Quit
What is a professional? It seems like such a simple question. A professional baseball player is one who plays on a pro sports team. A professional attorney is one who has a legal practice. A professional plumber is...
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