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It’s no secret that time is limited. We all have the same amount of time–168 hours. This episode will help you set SMARTER GOALS to do more in less time.

When it comes to taking your life to the next level, one thing is certain, you must grow, learn, and change. Whether you’re leading, blogging, writing a book, or simply coaching, discovering your why and taking an inventory of your strengths is vital to success. I’ve been on a unique journey the past several years. […]

Knowing how to begin your book is great, but what about your book's overall message? Would you write your book backwards before you start writing chapter one?

Do you run a church, ministry, or business? Do you consider yourself a thought leader in your area of influence? If so, you should be blogging. Having a simple blog can have great benefit and is something most leaders miss out on. It’s the best way to take your ministry to the next level.

Have you ever heard that you judge a book by its cover? A cover either makes or breaks a book. It can be the best-written piece, but what's on the inside will never be read if people can't get past your cover.

On a daily basis, we deal with stress and anger. But it’s how we handle stress that determines our success in this life. Before we can understand what solutions we have in dealing with the daily stresses of life, we first must understand what causes stress.

We all know about the rules of writing. So many rules! You’ve read blog post after post, book after book, and it all can become so convoluted. I’ve done the work for you. Now you don’t have to read/listen to anything else other than this post. In today’s episode, we’re talking about rules. I will […]

If you’ve done any form of writing, you know we are bombarded with the rules of writing. Rules exist to give us boundaries in which we operate. What if there was one rule writers say you should always follow? That rule, outlining. In today’s episode, we’re talking about outlining a book and why this is […]

I find there are usually two types of people, those who read fiction and those who read only non-fiction. But what if I told you that reading fiction will not only make you a better writer, but it will expand your mind to new ideas. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the art of reading […]

Who would you be today if you never learned to read? Would you be the same or would you lack the knowledge you’ve acquired over the years? As authors, our number one goal should be to educate, encourage and entertain through the use of words. In today’s episode, we’re looking at the power of our […]

One of the greatest blunders and wonders of our time is digital media. We use our smart devices for everything, but is that something we should be proud of or should we move back to simpler times and simpler ways? In today’s episode, we’re talking about paper planners and why they’re making a huge comeback […]

Life can be revealed in so many ways. Books tell those stories and people, who have stories, read them and see life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about telling our story by digging deep into our memories and pulling on life experiences. People think that writing fiction is better than real life and that real […]

If you’re a writer, more than likely you have a story you want to tell. Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, a story is what connects your words to your reader’s heart. In today’s episode, we’re talking about connecting with our readers on an emotional level. If we’re writing to just write and not […]

Most people would say the hardest part of writing is figuring out what the write. While that may be true, one aspect of writing, a lot of writers miss, is the editing. When I think about the work that I have done, the blaring item that stares me down, and gives me shivers, is publishing […]

In the world of social media, we all believe and feel we have a voice that should be heard. But with all the noise and screaming how do you stand out from the crowd? In today’s episode, I want to talk about social media and using our platform to inspire, educate, encourage, and entertain. Our […]

If you’re an author, writer, or somebody who simply wants to write a book one piece of software we always gravitate toward is Microsoft Word. But what if there’s a piece of software that will ensure you never touch Microsoft Word again? In today’s episode, I’m talking about a writing software called Scrivener. This one […]

Most writers dream of holding a freshly printed book in their hands. The one thing that scares them, spending the money to get to that point. In today’s episode, we’re talking about investing finances into publishing your book. Your book is finally written and after shoving paper into the printer you hit print and now […]

Every writer I know desires to write that next Great American book. They talk about it with their friends, their family encourages them, and yet years go by and they’ve barely touched the book. Why? They have not established good writing goals. I’ve mentioned on this blog before, writing is hard work. But setting goals […]

Have you ever taken a road trip without a map or clear directions? Maybe you want to take your wife to a fancy 5 Star Restaurant but you failed to set the reservations. This is what happens in our life if we desire something but we never set a written goal with specific action steps […]

Congratulations, you made it through your book, you now have something in your hands. You’ve worked for months on end and you finally have that finished manuscript. You excitedly print out your hard work, place it before you on the desk and wonder, now what do I do? In today’s episode, I talk about the […]

Have you ever had a dream where you’ve desired something bigger than yourself? You work hard, you strive, and you see part of your dream fulfilled but now you want more? In today’s podcast episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey of writing and how it is changed my life. Going to hear stories […]

Do you feel that life is difficult and you feel out of balance or out of touch with reality? The Writer’s life is hard, and if we get out of sync inside of our soul we don’t have the resources in our well to draw from. In today’s episode, we’re talking about living a writer’s […]

We all fail. Some fail largely while others fail on a small scale. But failure is something we all face and the question remains, how do we move forward? In today’s episode, we’re looking at how we can pick up the pieces and live the life we want. Failure is a short-term hurdle and how […]

Book writing can feel overwhelming. If you are writing your first book, questions of, how long should chapters be or how many words do I need to write a full-length novel, take center stage in your mind. In today’s episode, I’m talking about novel writing from beginning to end. Now that we’ve approached the half-point […]

One week into NaNoWriMo and you now are trying to beat a deadline without purpose in your writing. Does that sound like you? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing with purpose. As we go through the motions of meeting our 1667 words a day, we must not forget the reason we write. […]