Why Dedication Matters More Than Inspiration to a Writer

I first developed my love for writing on my international hunger relief trips. I wrote because I wanted the people who supported our work to be a part of the story. Mostly, my stories were about people I met along the way who inspired me because I wanted my friends in...

Want to Engage Your Audience? Avoid Clichés

Some friends of mine were excellent musicians and dreamed of performing together. He, with his guitar and singularly clear voice and she, with a voice of incredible range and country charm, wrote their own music. Their music made you feel the love they had for each...