Your emergency is important to us. Please remain on the line. — Walking to the grocery store, I have to cross twice at a major intersection. On the first cross, I noticed a woman crossing not at the intersection, weaving between cars to avoid waiting at the light. She stood by a silver luxury Lexus two-seater sports car that was straddling the…

I survived 24 hours without my cell phone — I have a love-hate relationships with my cell phone. I hate that you love your cell phone. And I love that you hate your cell phone. And I want you to hate your cell phone as much as I do. Look at that picture above. If I’m on the beach…

A new way to think about the practice of writing and perfection — During the pandemic, I decided to learn how to play guitar. Work was discontinued and the paycheck was still coming in, so I had time on my hands. I bought a starter guitar, found an online instructor, and started learning. I have a musical background. I can read music, understand…

“A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” is a masterclass for readers and writers. — Bookshelves are packed with quality books about writing. Frequently mentioned are Stephen King’s On Writing, Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, William Zinsser’s On Writing Well, John McPhee’s Draft №4. These are all excellent books to begin with for studying writing. But there is another book that will teach you how…

These prewriting techniques are fast, easy, and powerful. — The only writing techniques that work are ones that you use. Don’t make writing harder than it has to be. When it comes to thinking up ideas to write about, use tried-and-true methods that writers have used for centuries. The secret of creativity is that it’s available to everyone. Below…

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Learn to write every day easily with three subtle changes to your approach — You may have heard that it takes 21 days to make a habit. That’s actually a MYTH. It’s a common misconception based on a misinterpretation of statement by a plastic surgeon. So, if you’re striving to start a writing habit and still feeling resistance after 21 days, chill. That’s perfectly…