Charles Schulz once told his first wife that if he ever saw a psychiatrist, it might ruin his work. The creator of Peanuts — one of the most beloved comic strips in history — feared that getting rid of his inner struggles would also take away the well he drew from. And maybe he wasContinue reading “When Confidence and Talent Don’t Speak the Same Language”
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A Writer’s Guide to Taking Feedback Without Falling Apart
Professional writers are a sensitive and protective lot, and there’s nothing quite like the gut-punch of an email that says, “We made a few edits.” Even after decades of writing and editing, I still feel it sometimes—that little flutter of anxiety, the subtle sting to the ego. For most of us who take pride inContinue reading “A Writer’s Guide to Taking Feedback Without Falling Apart”
The Traits of Prolific Writers are Passion, Imagination, and Resilience
I have been writing a lot lately – including seven blog entries over the last ten days – and while the pace of it may not be sustainable and much of it will remain unpublished by choice or published at a later date, it got me thinking about why some writers produce copy like rabbitsContinue reading “The Traits of Prolific Writers are Passion, Imagination, and Resilience”
John Berkovich Talks 