Writing Life
What are your writing goals for 2026?
Let’s set some goals and actually achieve them Today’s Powerful Story Substack has some...
The Power of Writing Prompts
You’ve been sitting at your desk all day and now you’re feeling a little...
What does it take to get a royalty book deal?
Many aspiring writers think that the only way to get their book published is...
Writers: Let curiosity guide your research
If you’re writing a book, or thinking of writing one, a vital first step...
Holding one another’s stories
I recently took on the adventure of mentoring a small group of writers. I...
Finding God in the Story of Your Life
I celebrated a milestone birthday this month. As often happens when you turn not...
What can cairns teach us?
Moab, UT—At the trailhead in Arches National Park, my daughter and I launch our...
Make 2023 the year you finally write your book
You’ve always wanted to write a book. What if 2023 is the year you...
What are your writing intentions for 2023?
As yoga class begins, the instructor often invites participants to “set an intention” for...
What is a coauthor?
The Powerful Story newsletter is out! This week, we’re talking about what it means...
The curious connection between activity and creativity
I often get questions from readers about writing. How do you build a writing...
How to run a marathon
I have reached the halfway point in an audacious adventure, in which I train...