Before you face the blank page of a draft, prime your writing pump.
Writing
Jargon Kills (Other People’s Time)
Are you inadvertently wasting other people’s time when you speak or write? Here’s a cautionary tale for anyone who works in a field filled with jargon.
Searching for Creative Inspiration
Searching for inspiration is like whale watching—you need a quiet mind, a good perspective, and open attention to spot the ideas lurking in the depths.
A Book That Made me Pick Up a Pen (and Journal)
Journaling is an inexpensive, effective form of self-care—cheaper than a spa day, healthier than a drink.
Writing to Connect: Showing Up as Human
Writing is a form of human connection. If you want to connect deeply with others, you must show up yourself. Go ahead, share that personal perspective.
Nobody Owes Us Attention
Start writing with this assumption: The reader owes you nothing. Not their attention, not their focus and deep thought, nothing. You have to earn it.