Steve HawkinsinAscent PublicationThree lessons I learned at the Tribe ConferenceA weekend in Franklin, Tennessee with writers and creativesSep 23, 2017Sep 23, 2017
Steve HawkinsThe Crucible of WritingIn her book, “The Writing Life,” Annie Dillard compared the process of starting a book with the survival technique a native American woman…Aug 20, 2017Aug 20, 2017
Steve HawkinsHow Brokenness Defines Your Career ChoiceWhen I was eighteen, my twenty-year-old brother came home one summer day from work with a severe backache. My parents took him to the…Aug 16, 2017Aug 16, 2017
Steve HawkinsHow To Become An Active ListenerEarly in my career, I worked as an auto mechanic while I attended college. As part of the job, I learned how to listen — not only to the…Jul 22, 20171Jul 22, 20171
Steve HawkinsHow Volunteering Can Enhance Your WritingOne Sunday morning, I was sitting in church waiting for the service to begin. Scanning through the church bulletin for upcoming events, I…Jul 18, 20172Jul 18, 20172
Steve HawkinsHow Dreams Can Lead You in a New DirectionNot long ago, I was standing in line at the grocery store. A gentleman and his adolescent daughter stood in front of me. And in front of…Jul 18, 20171Jul 18, 20171