Mental Gymnastics is a phrase with a negative connotation associated with it. It’s often used using debates on morals, politics, or values. Basically, it’s a complex argument to justify the unjustifiable. Anyway, I’m gonna put a spin on this phrase to bring some positivity to it. I’m opting to take this word literally. I will […]
Struggles of commitment are tiresome. Now I’m not referring to marriage or relationships. Remain faithful to your partner, please. I’m talking about staying committed to a project, task, or exercise. While the process may be strenuous, the rewards are valuable. The struggles of commitment are a pathway to paradise. There’s a saying, nothing worthwhile is
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Special surprises are quite extraordinary! Sometimes they’re exciting, other times they’ll give you a heart attack. Perhaps even a mixture between the two. When I committed to the more expensive and tougher route of publishing, I didn’t think there would be so many steps. Honestly, I thought I’d just write the book, hire an editor
Traditional vs Self-publishing. It’s the writer’s equivalent to Pepsi vs Coke or Red Sox vs Yankees. There seems to be a divisive split amongst the community about which is the better route to go. I can’t tell you what to do or what is objectively superior because it’s based on your preference or situation. Let
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A hidden asset that every writer as right at their fingertips is right in front of them. No, it’s not your reflection in the mirror, it’s books. Reading is the single best way to improve your abilities as a writer. Think about it, if you read often, you expand your vocabulary, get ideas of how
The power of poetry is not to be taken likely. It saved my soul when I felt like I was missing a semblance of purpose in life. Many of you know already poetry is my favorite form of writing and my rough beginnings with writing. However, what you don’t know is how it poked a
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Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve all heard this expression several times over the years. Whether you’re a passionate writer, avid read, or neither. I’m sure you’ve heard it on tv, in movies, from your high school English teacher. The fact is that while “don’t judge a book by its cover” is a
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Laments of Writing. Every writer experiences the woes and challenges of this hobby. From Writer’s block to the insecurity you feel when a piece comes out, not how you envisioned it. Writing is a medium of art and you put your blood, sweat, and tears to bring it to life. I have a story to
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Vacation resets. It’s like hitting a button in your brain. I just got back from a weeklong vacation. We went to New Orleans by the way, (NOLA!!!). I had never been, so it was quite a unique experience for someone who grew up in New England. We had this getaway planned for a while. Leading
A souring experience derailed my writing career before it even began. I’m sure you’re asking, “Well, what do you mean by that, Jordan?” Let me tell you about this experience, which soured my love for writing for years. I was just a student in middle school and the concept of poetry, storytelling, and punctuation was
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