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People are funny creatures, aren’t they? I’m talking about the folks who buy into in pithy sayings without sifting through them to make sure they’re true, and ask unqualified people for advice. Case in point: more than once in the past, certain people-who-shall-remain-unnamed have come to me asking for vocal coaching. The thing is, I …
What Doesn’t Kill You Can Be Turned Into This Powerful Writing Tool Read More »
What do you do when a hungry troll crawls out of the muck & mire and tries to feed on your spirit by spitting insults at you? Feel bad? Fight back? Or ignore it entirely? All of the above are feasible options, but methinks I have an even BETTER option to present to you… Have …
Did you hear the ancient tale about a group of warriors that were kicked out of the army because they drank water the wrong way? No, it’s not a joke. The story is told in the 7th chapter of the 7th book of the Bible, and it goes like this: Thousands of years ago, the …
Why I Kicked 500+ People OFF My Email List (And Counting!) Read More »
How often should you email your list? Once a week? Once a month? Less? This question has been batted around practically since email has been invented, and many marketing mass-ters* throughout the English-speaking world have pitched in with their thoughts on the matter. (* was tempted to put something else in there after the hyphen, …
Writing Lessons From the Karate Kid -or- What to Do With Unsolicited Writing Advice Read More »
“Be nice!” is probably an admonition you’ve heard spoken by everyone, from your kindergarten teacher to your mother, especially if you were a particularly rowdy type of kid (if you know what I mean). Other variations of this favored saying of teachers and parents everywhere? “Don’t tell Miss Fanny her butt looks big in that …
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I love my Mama. And why not? My mama’s pretty awesome…not only did she raise me for decades without tossing me out the window, she also took the time to teach me stuff, like how to read and cook food that is edible. Sort …
Recently, I sent this email to my email list: Note: This message is not for everyone. But if you decide it’s for you, read carefully… Hi there, Remember how we talked about the Great Weeding Out Project yesterday? In case you thought I was kidding, I’m not. That’s why I’m sending this follow-up email, to …
5 Reasons You Should Unsubscribe From My Email List Read More »
On an ordinary summer day in 2018, a relatively new online writer submitted this article to a writing publication on Medium.com, and then promptly forgot all about it: Want to be a Great Writer? Then Don’t Focus on Writing. (Do This Instead) Nearly two years later, to my surprise, this article has earned me …
How I Wrote a $2,144 Medium Article in < 3 Hours Read More »
Do you have a writing dream you’ve been putting off for years? Do you ache to let out the story ideas swirling in your soul? When people ask: “how’s your screenplay/novel/script/blog coming along?” do you always say “I’m still working on it!” year after year with no progress? If so, you are a writer in …
How to be a Writer-on-FIRE in a World of Soggy Wanna-Bes Read More »
Do you want to be a Creative Genius? To create works of art that will make your friends envious of your skills? To leave an imprint on this world that you, and only you, can leave? To create a portfolio of projects that you can be proud of? Maybe you aren’t sure you have it …