The J. B. Sisam Show

Have you ever heard that you judge a book by its cover? A cover either makes or breaks a book. It can be the best-written piece, but what's on the inside will never be read if people can't get past your cover.

On a daily basis, we deal with stress and anger. But it’s how we handle stress that determines our success in this life. Before we can understand what solutions we have in dealing with the daily stresses of life, we first must understand what causes stress.

We all know about the rules of writing. So many rules! You’ve read blog post after post, book after book, and it all can become so convoluted. I’ve done the work for you. Now you don’t have to read/listen to anything else other than this post. In today’s episode, we’re talking about rules. I will […]

If you’ve done any form of writing, you know we are bombarded with the rules of writing. Rules exist to give us boundaries in which we operate. What if there was one rule writers say you should always follow? That rule, outlining. In today’s episode, we’re talking about outlining a book and why this is […]

I find there are usually two types of people, those who read fiction and those who read only non-fiction. But what if I told you that reading fiction will not only make you a better writer, but it will expand your mind to new ideas. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the art of reading […]

Who would you be today if you never learned to read? Would you be the same or would you lack the knowledge you’ve acquired over the years? As authors, our number one goal should be to educate, encourage and entertain through the use of words. In today’s episode, we’re looking at the power of our […]

One of the greatest blunders and wonders of our time is digital media. We use our smart devices for everything, but is that something we should be proud of or should we move back to simpler times and simpler ways? In today’s episode, we’re talking about paper planners and why they’re making a huge comeback […]

Life can be revealed in so many ways. Books tell those stories and people, who have stories, read them and see life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about telling our story by digging deep into our memories and pulling on life experiences. People think that writing fiction is better than real life and that real […]

If you’re a writer, more than likely you have a story you want to tell. Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, a story is what connects your words to your reader’s heart. In today’s episode, we’re talking about connecting with our readers on an emotional level. If we’re writing to just write and not […]

Most people would say the hardest part of writing is figuring out what the write. While that may be true, one aspect of writing, a lot of writers miss, is the editing. When I think about the work that I have done, the blaring item that stares me down, and gives me shivers, is publishing […]