Category - Writing

If we do not do what we are called to do, a cavity -- a hole -- appears at the center of our soul. Ignored, this hole sucks away at our humanity. It drains our energy. It eats away at our ability to enjoy life. With time, the hole expands...

Traditional publishing is dead. There's just no need for it any more."But Mark," you say, "the stores are full of books! Hundreds of new books are published every week!"And that's true. But in many ways, traditional...

These are the lazy words of 2008, and whenever i see them used I feel justified in challenging the claims. To use these words with a straight face is to assume the listener is an idiot. They are intellectual insults. They are shortcuts away from...

Mark Hurst's Secrets of Publishing I Wish I had Known is a must-read for aspiring writers. All true -- heartbreaking, but true.

At some point, almost every writer considers self-publishing. And why not? These days, self-publishing options abound. With print-on demand technology, single copies of books can be printed when ordered, eliminating the self-published author's need...

Want to write incredible online reviews that will influence what other people buy? Follow these six easy tips: 1. Have experience with the product. Reviewing a product? Use it first. You'd think this could go without saying, right? But over at...