Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise. — Mary Kay Ash A common saying among writers is to “Write what you know.”

When talented people write well, it is generally for this reason: They’re moved by a desire to touch the audience. — Robert McKee A few

How we face our experiences determines who we are. And there is simply no greater purpose for telling our stories. — Dara Marks In an

Writing with Energy So long as you invest energy in anything, there will be a training effect. — Jim Loehr Every writer knows the feeling

Your style is your voice, and your voice will create an intimacy with your reader that is profound. — Joe Vitale For aspiring writers, communication

What do you care about? What gets your blood boiling? What makes you roar with laughter? What human suffering have you seen that makes you

Both metaphor and simile are points of color, illuminations that give the rest of the story special life by their reflections. They are not objectives

For Writers who Wonder If They’re “Good Enough” Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does. — Stuart

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not;

The assumption is that the main character must undergo a transformation. But in truth, some of the greatest heroes in storytelling don’t change who they

We must accept that this creative pulse within us is God’s creative pulse itself. — Joseph Chilton Pearce Creativity is a fascinating and complex part