Once upon a time, there was a handsome Hollywood man, son of a famous actor. “I want to be a writer!” he declared with great charm and enthusiasm. His smile brightened the room and the women flocked. “I have the perfect suit. Seersucker. Sexy yet effortless.” The future fans clapped their hands and inched closer. […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Quit: Happy 10th Anniversary to Writers On Fire!
I have an important message for you today. Don’t quit. The other day, I woke up to a slew of messages on LinkedIn. Congratulations! the messages said. You’ve been in business ten years! What? I’d forgotten! This is why it’s so important to celebrate, daily. Even the tiniest steps you take. Let alone the big […]
Stop Being Selfish!
STOP BEING SELFISH! That’s my New Year’s resolution for you. I just got off the phone with a brilliantly talented woman who worked with me five years ago. Then she quit. You have gifts. They’re not yours. They’re the world’s. Since then, she keeps marking how many years go by she hasn’t told her story. […]
