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“I know some great writers, writers you love, who write beautifully and have made a great deal of money, and not one of them sits down routinely feeling wildly enthusiastic and confident. Not one of them writes elegant first drafts. … Continue reading →

An inspiring story about the power of words: One wintry day, eight-year-old Myles Eckert and his mom Tiffany were hurrying Across a parking lot to a restaurant in their hometown of Waterville, Ohio. Myles glanced down and saw a $20 … Continue reading →

As we launch into a bright, shiny new 12 months, something to ponder: “New Year’s is the first page of a 365-page book: Write a good one!” Brad Paisley\ And a lovely gem from the divine, divining Emily Dickinson: “We never … Continue reading →

As we launch into the New Year, lovely words to guide our way: Barterby Sara Teasdale Life has loveliness to sell,All beautiful and splendid things,Blue waves whitened on a cliff,Soaring fire that sways and singsAnd children’s faces looking upHolding wonder … Continue reading →

A bouquet of lovely thoughts for the New Year: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called ‘Opportunity’ and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” … Continue reading →

“Words of encouragement fan the sparks of genius into the flame of achievement. Legend tells us that Lincoln’s dying mother called her small son to her bedside and whispered, ‘Be somebody, Abe!’”Wilfred Peterson, The Art of Living Treasure Chest Writing … Continue reading →

« It is a law of the universe: Assistance must always be given tothose who request it. » Oprah Winfrey Frank Somma is a highly successful salesman, a motivational speaker, and a good friend of my good friend and mentor, Dr. Rob … Continue reading →

A wish for us all, this season of hope and holiday renewal: Little Tree John Greenleaf Whittier Little silent Christmas treeYou are so littleYou are more like a flower Who found you in the green forestAnd were you very sorry … Continue reading →

We all fantasize about having large blocks of time to court our muses, often this isn’t an option. Finding or making time to write on a regular basis can be challenging, especially as the holidays roll around. With planning, shopping, … Continue reading →

« It is a law of the universe. Assistance must always be given to those who request it. » Oprah Winfrey Wouldn’t it be wonderful — absolutely fabulous, in fact — if you could somehow magically conjure up vital information for a … Continue reading →