Will you head in the general direction but not plug the address into Google Maps?
That’s cool for a little while. Kinda freeing. But eventually, you’ll get frustrated. Especially if you do that each day.
The same could be true for writing.
It keeps you focused and provides a blueprint…
The #1 Overlooked Storytelling Device That Makes “Squid Game” Better Than “The Hunger Games”
“Sounds like The Hunger Games.”
That was my first response when I heard about Squid Game.
Forget about the word “game” in the title….just the premise: a group of people trying to be the last one standing for fame and perhaps fortune.
I’m late to Squid Game if catching a…
It’s faster than “writing every day.” And arguably even more productive.
And even though I’m a big believer in writing sprints, this isn’t it either.
What am I talking about?
I first heard about this idea from James Altucher and was unconvinced that it would work…
But it focused my…
I’ll admit it: likes and shares are a lot of fun. And it’s cool to see your writing and your voice grow even a little bit.
But…are those small writing wins creating something interesting?
Are you building your content city, filled with interesting places and sights to see?
Sometimes, yes…
I had never heard of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series until I was teaching writing at a community college.
An ambitious long-haired high school male was taking my classes for extra credit.
“Can I do an essay on this?” and he slams down a huge copy of Wheel of…
You want to be more creative, but where do you start? Creativity is not something that can just happen on its own — it needs a bit of effort from us in order for it to flourish.
So how do you go about becoming more creative?
Let’s talk about two writing traits that are not always fun but are essential to any writing career.
Discipline and consistency.
Discipline is the willpower that makes you show up.
Consistency is the act of showing up.
The discipline to write creates consistency.
Do what you say you’re going to…
I love “Succession” and I’m looking forward to Season 3.
It’s won an Emmy.
It’s infinitely meme-able and their outrageous antics like eating small birds, playing Boar on the Floor, or sending up cool bars makes the show enjoyably cringeworthy.
Plus, who doesn’t like Succession Without Context or Kendall in…
