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Don’t save your best for later.

A few months back, I asked key people for suggestions of someone to write on an upcoming topic. One jumped at the opportunity to write it himself.

A few weeks later, he approached me with another piece.

I hesitated to place it in the same issue, but it fit perfectly. Both articles were right on target: … Continue reading

Planting Seeds

Some investments deserve patience.

This week I got word from two writers I’ve not seen for years. Having just attended a writers conference, both offered news about their writing.

The last time I’d seen them, also at a conference, I’d encouraged them about their work in progress.

Exactly what I’d told them, I no longer remembered. But they did. Somehow my interaction had made a difference.

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Hobby or a Business?

This question has two aspects.

This year’s tax season again drove home this lesson. For me, writing is much more than a hobby.

If you derive any of your income from writing, you’re likely familiar with needing to render to Caesar his share.

Beyond any financial aspects lies the more significant question of how seriously you take your writing.

Even if you write part time, … Continue reading