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Supporting writers to turn the fear of publishing into the joy of expression.

A Chance to Truly Celebrate Independence Day

A Chance to Truly Celebrate Independence Day

And an author who can help

Jul 3, 2023

All Dads Are Authors

All Dads Are Authors

To them I offer this father’s day salute

Jun 18, 2023

I Scared Myself Into Making $8,000 This Week

I Scared Myself Into Making $8,000 This Week

And you can too by simply saying YES

Jun 15, 2023

Lose Your Balance

Lose Your Balance

What I learned about life from falling off a garage on purpose

Jun 7, 2023

Public Embarrassment Is Fuel

Public Embarrassment Is Fuel

Private embarrassment is poison

Jun 3, 2023

The Hidden Reason You Laugh at Dave Barry

The Hidden Reason You Laugh at Dave Barry

And how he’s cleverly using humor to save us from ourselves

May 30, 2023

Undress Your Story in Public

Undress Your Story in Public

You can’t reach the heart of others without skin in the game

Feb 14, 2023

Brave Writers Save Dying Ideas

Brave Writers Save Dying Ideas

3 forces of the human spirit that inspire heroic writing

Jan 30, 2023

Was I About To Be Thrown Out of This Italian Restaurant?

Was I About To Be Thrown Out of This Italian Restaurant?

The bill had me completely confused

Jan 16, 2023

Stories Are the New Handshake

Stories Are the New Handshake

They’re how we say hello, prove that we’re harmless, and bond in an age of distance

Jan 4, 2023

Let’s Talk About What Writer’s Block Really Is

Let’s Talk About What Writer’s Block Really Is

The juicy things we don’t want to write about

Jan 3, 2023

A Simple Formula for an Extraordinary Year

A Simple Formula for an Extraordinary Year

Take a small step toward your fears, each and every day

Jan 2, 2023

9 Fierce Words From a Pregnant Woman Helped Me to Write a Book

9 Fierce Words From a Pregnant Woman Helped Me to Write a Book

It’s about hidden cultural rules

Dec 29, 2022

Do You Want to Stop Holding Back in 2023?

Do You Want to Stop Holding Back in 2023?

A story about a 102-year-old man who put our obstacles in perspective

Dec 28, 2022

Introducing “Courage Writer”

Introducing “Courage Writer”

An invitation to live and share the real you in 2023

Dec 27, 2022

There’s a Small Problem With Your Future Dream of Becoming a Writer

There’s a Small Problem With Your Future Dream of Becoming a Writer

You already are one

Dec 26, 2022

Would You Rather Be a Parent During the Holidays or Fly Rescue Missions During Wartime?

Would You Rather Be a Parent During the Holidays or Fly Rescue Missions During Wartime?

24-Hour Story # 1

Dec 24, 2022

We Need to Be More Human at Work

We Need to Be More Human at Work

Authentic personal storytelling can help

Nov 26, 2022

What if We Stopped Ignoring Our Neighbors?

What if We Stopped Ignoring Our Neighbors?

How writing one cold letter caused a flood of serendipity

Nov 10, 2022

We Made a Silent Agreement to Walk Out the Door. Naked

We Made a Silent Agreement to Walk Out the Door. Naked

At some point, you’ll need to do the same.

Nov 6, 2022

You’re Probably Ignoring the Best Stories You Have to Tell

You’re Probably Ignoring the Best Stories You Have to Tell

And starving your spirit at the same time

Oct 29, 2022

I Changed the Course of Someone’s Life by Standing on a Chair

I Changed the Course of Someone’s Life by Standing on a Chair

If you want to change the world with your story, you’ll need to break some rules.

Oct 26, 2022

What Happens When You’re a Writer, But You Don’t Write

What Happens When You’re a Writer, But You Don’t Write

It ain’t pretty

Sep 24, 2022

Writers Have Two Fears

Writers Have Two Fears

Both of them dissolve in community

Jul 14, 2022

Your Moment to Be Brave as a Writer Could be Now

Your Moment to Be Brave as a Writer Could be Now

Here’s what it looks like to raise your voice even when you’re scared

Jul 3, 2022

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