The Case For (and against) Creativity
Creative arguments It is a fact widely known that I like to argue. Debate might be a better word because a good debater must understand…
Can You Meal Prep Your Blog Posts?
I’d rather just skip a meal if I can’t think of what to make or I don’t have something easy already prepared. Hmm, sounds a…
App Crush #112: Roam Research and Learning a New Language
MY LATEST CRUSH I’m not going to say it’s an addiction, but I do like flitting from one app to the next. When it comes…
Are you a Planner or a Pantser? Which is the Right Approach for Writers?
This is an age-old difference of opinion in the world of creative writing: To outline before writing or to just start writing and trust the…
Is It Stealing If…?
We once worked with a real estate agent who said to us, “buyers are liars.” She explained that we’ll tell her we absolutely need to…
How to Not Write
Wake up early, before your alarm clock. Tell yourself it’s too early and go back to sleep. Stretch, breathe deeply, then pick up your phone…
Hold That Pose! Looking In and Looking Out
You do not want to have me next to you in a yoga class. I’m terrible at it. No flexibility or grace. In fact, I…
What’s a Meta For?
Who doesn’t love a good metaphor or simile? They may not be as fun as a barrel of monkeys and perhaps you find them dull…
We Are All Storytellers
Small business owners are the busiest people on the planet so we’re always looking for a faster, easier way to grow. We’re admonished to move…