Writing

Inoculation

Habits guide where motivation fails. Seth Godin is the most vocal proponent of blogging every day, and in one of his interviews he says a blog post can be ninety seconds. That takes away the excuse.

A blog post is supposed to be what the author wants it to be. Doing so cultivates…

The Solidity of the Word

Words define thoughts. Maybe not completely concrete, but enough for our use. An activity like writing is soothing because it forces our thoughts to confront the rest of the world. Of course, we are bias towards our opinions, but when communicating them is more difficult than you…

One Minute Reads

These entries are short because they need to be. Their purpose is reflection. The daily path of any writer ebbs and flows, and that is why an industry exists to explain the “how.”

Letting go of that attitude is not an easy shift. The secrets are not out there. We know the…

Attention

The attention of the reader is paramount. A narrative has reached its pinnacle when emotional engagement is achieved. The connection is beautiful.

Mastery of such skill should be the goal of all storytellers. This is easier to achieve when the audience is younger; children give…

Our Why

Accepting an artistic goal in the face of doubt and probable failure is too much for many of us to bear. The everyday fight is exhausting. To turn your back on ambition would make life that much simple.

But that’s not possible.

Writing Priorities

Writing is a priority in your life, or it is not. Priorities eliminate the need for excuses; they are based upon choice.

There are things that we believe are non-negotiable, but those are priorities too.

The Schedule

The schedule only works if planned ahead of time. Waking up early to write is not the best idea if you haven’t gotten enough sleep. The mind needs clarity for creativity; clarity comes with rest.

Productivity is not the end goal. Creating quality is what drives us. As writers, we…

One Purpose of a Writer’s Blog

Blogging every day keeps us honest. We all know what we want; we want the skill, and we want that skill to be recognized. The problem is that days are difficult and full of doubt. To get through them, you need a certain kind of faith mixed with a bit of arrogance.

Community

The community of writers is a difficult one to be part of. Genuine support is hard to come by. When it is found hold onto it. The lonely path we walk can be helped with intervals of company. Community is not audience. Community are those who worship the word. A story is not just a story. For us, story is everything.

Following the Talk

Conversation, like writing, clarifies thoughts. Today we are blessed with having the internet for communication, but it lacks the true value of face to face conversations. There is more to the communication and expression of ideas than just words on the page. Your own body language, along with…