The Write Things Newsletter

No one has to follow their dreams.

Heck, you don’t even have to acknowledge you have a dream.
But if you’re reading this email, there is a dream inside of you. I guarantee it.

Idea: On Mindset

As a young man, I loved playing with little kids. At parties or family functions, I had ...

I’m sorry, but this one might burn a bit.

You’ve probably heard the old story: if you drop a frog into boiling water, it jumps out. But if the water is room temperature and you slowly bring it to a boil, the frog stays—never realizing the danger.

This week, we’re doing a temperatu...

Hello, writers,

It’s good to be back! A nasty virus ran through our family last week, but today, everyone finally seems to be in the clear.

And that’s good, because there’s something I need to get clear on: telling in our writing.

I’ve been teaching it wrong.

Here’s why.

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Hello writers,

I’m working through my Enhance Your Storytelling workshop with a dozen amateur writers, and I came across an obvious truth—one that, perhaps, isn’t often articulated.

Actually, it was the writers I’m working with who pointed it out. So, a big thank you to them for t...

Hello writers,

I figured, with tomorrow being V Day, why not dive into the topic of love?

I think there’s a lot we can learn from it.

Idea: On Mindset

I feel the most blessed and grateful when I experience love.
Whether I was designed by God, an evolutionary force, or something i...

Hello writers,

Technique is a frequent topic in my writing groups, and this week, it took center stage in my Enhance Your Storytelling course.

For many writers, technique can be a source of confidence or doubt—an accolade or an obstacle.

Let me explain. 

Idea: On Mindset

A deep...

Hello writers,

While January can motivate some of us to dive into new projects, routines, or habits, it can have the opposite effect on others.

As the month comes to an end, I want to offer something for those of you who aren’t happy with where your writing or routine stands.

Ide...

Happy New Year, Writers!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling ready to embrace the creative possibilities of the year ahead.

Lately, I’ve been contemplating something I think many of us grapple with: how we develop confidence in our abilities and trust in ...

Hello writers!

This topic might be controversial for some. 

Remember, everything in life is just a story. The beliefs we hold are simply the ones we’ve deemed to be “true.”

Idea: On Mindset

Never defend yourself or your art against criticism. Ever.

At a surface level, d...

Hello writers, 

This is a ‘tip of the iceberg’ newsletter. If you like the topic and would like me to go deeper into it, reply and let me know. 

Idea: On Mindset

You don’t have to publish your stories—or even write them. Creative expression is not an obligation. But if you’ve eve...

Hello Writers,

With Bitcoin reaching new highs, let’s talk about a different kind of investment.

Idea: On Mindset

With the recent upsurge in the stock and crypto markets, it’s probably a good time to talk about investing—in your writing.

Like the stock market, you’ve got to put ...

Hello Writers,

Here’s my attempt at a Halloween-themed newsletter. 

Idea: On Fear

Fear can haunt every storyteller: fear of sharing our stories, of criticism, of being told we're not writers, that our stories don't matter. Fear that our time and effort will be wasted, that we'll ...