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Ernest Hemingway’s Top 13 Writing Tips

Hemingway. The single word elicits a dreamy, almost romantic, response from countless readers and writers. Ernest Hemingway is known for his simple, effortless prose…

10 Ways to Read More Books Than You’ve Ever Read Before

Are you wondering how to read more? Here are the ten specific tactics that have helped me read over 70 books each year.

Kurt Vonnegut’s Top 13 Writing Tips

Here are the top 13 writing tips from Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell’s writing advice book Pity the Reader.

How I Stopped Saying ‘Ah’ and ‘Um’

I never thought I would say this, but I learned how to stop saying “Ah” and “Um” while waiting in line for a Subway sandwich…

My English Teacher Was Wrong About These 5 Things (and Yours Probably Was Too)

The writing habits that earned me an “A” in English class would drive boredom and disengagement if I still used them today…

Optimistic Discontent: The Key To Succeeding While Maintaining Sanity

If you’re entirely comfortable with what you’ve already achieved, you will stop pushing to do more. The key is to find optimistic discontent.

16 Quotes That Capture the Essence of Writing

Since starting my own commonplace book, I’ve collected hundreds of quotes about writing and creativity. Here are my 16 favorites.

I Met a Random Person in a Mall Food Court and Got the Best Writing Advice of My Life

Several months ago, a retired gentleman named Bob emailed me after stumbling on my blog. He wanted to meet to talk about writing. I agreed.

Is It Okay to Stretch the Truth as a Writer?

Some writers have a knack for telling stories in a way that captivates their audience, yet flirts with the edges of reality. Is that okay?

The Secret to Successful Leadership: Confident Humility

Employees want to follow someone who exhibits confidence, and they want to emulate someone who exhibits humility. Confident humility is key.