In order to revise your writing effectively, you need to look at your work objectively. You don t want to just glance at what you ve written, quickly decide it is perfect, and then move on … missing an opportunity to become a stronger writer. But how do you accurately critique your own creation? In this 14-minute... Listen to episode

When a publication does not want to publish your writing, what is the best way to proceed? Here s a productive way to take action after an editor rejects your writing. This is yet another way that will help you become the Editor-in-Chief of the content you produce. In this 18-minute episode, I discuss: Trusting an... Listen to episode

It is in your best interest to avoid these errors when you’re building relationships with editors … Do you have pet peeves about human interactions? What types of behavior absolutely drive you nuts? You could hate when someone doesn t say thank you when you hold a door open for him or become extremely irritated when... Listen to episode

Learn about a surprise in my hotel room in Denver during Authority Rainmaker 2015. This story demonstrates how you are already well-equipped to handle the unexpected … In this 15-minute episode, I discuss: How preparation builds confidence The Sh*t Sink Principle Why you should start or expand your online business before you think you are... Listen to episode

Once upon a time, there was a periodontist who attempted to state benefits instead of features, but he made a critical mistake … Listen in to find out what it was — and how it affects your business. In this 16-minute episode, I discuss: How a visit with a periodontist turned into a business lesson... Listen to episode

Editing is evaluating choices you ve already made to move forward intentionally. If Person A and Person B both work with equal passion and effort to move their businesses forward, but Person A has gained financial stability from a self-directed, creative career and Person B has not, what does Person B lack? In this 28-minute episode,... Listen to episode

Today, being a starving artist is so passé … You already know the Internet has the potential to put your creations in front of a much wider audience than you d have at an art show at your local coffee shop. But, this week, photographer Bryan Formhals and I talk about the lesser-known benefits of living... Listen to episode

An Editor-in-Chief evaluates what s best for the reader in ways a writer does not … Discover why a writer s “final” draft is different than an Editor-in-Chief s final draft. In this 15-minute episode, I discuss: Why you need to always delete text from your “final” draft How to keep your readers in your “created reality” How... Listen to episode

Why you should let go of your preferences to become a more mature writer. Examine your writing like an Editor-in-Chief to keep your audience engaged and to continue growing as a writer. In this 14-minute episode, I discuss: How to experiment with your writing to achieve a new level of maturity Where we can discuss... Listen to episode

Fulfilling work is built on who you are and what you love. ~ Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. This week, I talk to Annie Mais, Education Director of Roadtrip Nation, and co-author of the new book Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with... Listen to episode