[Ep 218] - Do we really need to do all the things to be a writer these days? Are all those extra activities and tasks required for a successful career? - Do we really need to vlog and launch social media campaigns on five different platforms?

[Ep 217] - I don’t know much about science, but I'm pretty sure Newton’s First Law goes like this: an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.1 - Okay, I looked it up for accuracy.

You've researched your topic, taken copious notes, created a mind map, made lists, but you haven't settled on the best way to organize all of your material. You aren't sure how to structure your chaotic work in progress. -

  - Organization is a challenge for writers. You may have strong ideas, feel confident with grammar, and write in a fun style. - But putting it all together in a structure that makes sense? That can be hard. -

[Ep 214] - Back in July I bought a Garmin watch that tracks steps and heart rate. More importantly, it offers training plans for beginning and intermediate runners. I clicked on a beginner’s plan because I hadn’t run regularly for years,

[Ep 213] - If you didn’t click to read this first sentence, I failed. - If we want to hook readers and hold their attention so they read all the way to the end, we have to generate an intriguing title or headline. Lure Readers with Your Title

[Ep 212] - For about four years, I didn’t do much to get healthy or stay healthy. I’d talk about getting in shape but wouldn’t actually do anything. I’d wake up and think about it, then roll over and go back to sleep. - It’s no surprise,

[Ep 211] - Creativity as a pillar of the writing life? It’s a no-brainer. Creativity and writing go together like pencil and paper. - Writers practice creativity each and every day. - But when we think about creative writing and a creative write...

[210] - Dani Shapiro writes, “When I think of the wisest people I know, they share one defining trait: curiosity” (213, Still Writing). - As she notes this connection between wisdom and curiosity, she continues,

[Ep 209] - Each week I claim that writers are discovering ways to reach their writing goals—and have fun—by being more curious, creative, and productive. - And each week you may be thinking, “Really?” - Yes,