I've always had a healthy respect for authors, but that admiration grew tenfold as I dove into writing my book, Write Like You Mean It:...

There I was, sitting at a table by myself and wondering if anyone would show up. Only 10 minutes had passed since the start of my book...

While watching a few author interviews several years ago, I couldn't help but marvel at how smooth the conversations were. It didn't...

It's not every day that I have the opportunity to be the spotlight author at a book signing. But here I am, thanks in no small part to my...

A friend told me the other day that he keeps getting in trouble at work for writing his reports in the passive voice. Granted, no one...

With just a couple of days left in 2021, I wanted to take a quick second to thank everyone. I'm not here to share any writing and grammar...

What in the world am I doing writing about rejection right before Christmas? What a downer! But hear me out because not a day goes by...

Writing my new book, Write Like You Mean It, wasn't as difficult as initially imagined. Finding a publisher who was just as eager to see...

When you're a writer, your goal is to get published. I know ... that's not exactly "mindblowing news," is it? That's like saying...

Christmas is almost here. And if you're like me, you're probably still trying to figure out what to buy for friends, family, and perhaps...

Since the day that my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, was published, I've had this irrational...

I was approached recently by a gentleman who was writing a book about poverty. A few of his goals were to shine a light on the epidemic,...

In last week's blog, I wrote that my mom has always wanted me to write a children's book. And who knows ... maybe I will someday. I'm...

For years, my sweet, loving mother bugged me to write a book. She'd seen my Gamel Funny Farm blogs and laughed until her sides hurt...

I spent the early days of my career writing about sports. And boy, did I ever jump in with both feet! I covered games for the local...

Have you ever written something and been too scared to share it? Do you have what you feel are great stories sitting in piles of spiral...

I've had more than a handful of conversations with aspiring authors since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The...

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The phone only rang twice before my dad picked up and said, "Hello?" It was great to hear his voice, but the thing is, he never answers...

Ask anyone what they think makes a good writer, and the answers will run the gamut. Is it their attention to detail? Absolutely. How...