You’ve heard the term “perfect storm,” right? Just so we’re all on the same page, let me define it for you: a perfect storm is a particularly bad or critical state …
Weekly Spark: Getting Into the Flow
Have you ever gotten lost in your writing? So wrapped up in the words that time flew by without notice? Most of us creative-types have probably experienced this at one …
When Dream is a Four Letter Word
I am a huge proponent of dreams. I’m not talking about the “while you’re sleeping” kind of dreams – although those are just fine. I’m talking about the “pursue them …
Weekly Spark: Ron’s Big Fat Marketing Secret
It’s okay to be a slacker. Honestly. I want you to take a deep breath. Relax. And close your Facebook, twitter, Google+, and Instagram apps. It’s okay. I promise that …
Weekly Spark: Group Therapy
Have you ever had a theme keep popping up in your reading? Lately I’ve seen so many posts about having a support group. Writing is such a lonely business; it’s …




