Perspective is the difference between being an extra and being the star of the show, and the difference between a layover and a destination.

Most books are not Important Books, no matter how excellent they are – but if a book makes you think, isn’t that what’s important?
Perspective is the difference between being an extra and being the star of the show, and the difference between a layover and a destination.
This year, I’m staying focused on the feeling I want instead of making up a goal based on a guess about what will lead to satisfaction.
Mar 9, 2024
Perspective is the difference between being an extra and being the star of the show, and the difference between a layover and a destination.
Jan 6, 2024
This year, I’m staying focused on the feeling I want instead of making up a goal based on a guess about what will lead to satisfaction.
Dec 8, 2023
Bookshelves are where we find mirrors of the mind, reflecting our thoughts and moods. The meaning we find in what we read depends on the moment we’re in.
Jan 8, 2022 | Editing English, Writing
Part 4 of self-editing for authors touches on how listening to your work can help you refine your writing style.
Dec 4, 2021 | Editing English, Writing
Part 3 in the series on how to self-edit is about refining a work’s structure to make sure the story holds together.
Nov 5, 2021 | Communications, Editing English, Writing
Part 2 of the self-editing mini-series is all about why a reader’s questions are the most valuable tool for content editing.
Oct 1, 2021 | Editing English, Writing
Effective self-editing is a superpower for any writer, and it starts with one very important step.
Jun 22, 2021 | Writing
Here’s a simple way to check for cliches in your writing.
Feb 23, 2014 | Writing
I just started reading Maphead, by Ken Jennings, and I am already sure I’m going to love it. It's the kind of book I'm inclined to like—but I am only a few pages in and already hooked. How? Writing instructors often stress the importance of the first sentence, and I...
Feb 9, 2014 | Writing
Henry James is one of my favorite authors, and one of my very favorite books is The Ambassadors. In certain circles, this is a polarizing statement – people who’ve read any of his novels quickly sort into two groups. I’ve never talked to someone who admitted...