As you’ve seen, masterminds have deep roots in history, going back to Ben Franklin and the founding of the United States. But Franklin wasn’t the first—or the last—to understand the secret power of the mastermind … Continue reading A Brief History of the Mastermind
Welcome! The term “mastermind” often conjures images of people huddled around a table, secretly meeting in a locked room with plans of taking over the world. While a mastermind might sound like something a supervillain … Continue reading The Mastermind Group Defined
“Get ready. You’re about to discover an incredible secret.” The strange, old man points east. Thunder rumbles, and lightning fills the sky. You walk down the dark and dank cobblestone street, past the overturned horse … Continue reading Secret Powers of The Author Mastermind
It will happen to you. Without a doubt. At some point, you’ll be told, “You need to move more.” Hopefully it won’t be coming from a doctor who has just diagnosed you with diabetes, gout, … Continue reading Walking and Running to Improve Your Writing
YOU ARE NOT BROKEN You are not broken. There is nothing wrong with you, no deficiency to overcome. Let me tell you what you don’t need. You don’t need “self-help” gurus. You don’t need vision … Continue reading You Are Not Broken
WHAT DAY IS IT? I feel like I’m losing it. Not just because I’m approaching 50 years old, and that’s when we start to lose track of things. It’s happening to me daily and I … Continue reading Reframing Time to Uncover Your Identity
I’VE GOT A PROBLEM Once J.D. Barker began mentoring me on the Writers, Ink podcast, I knew my approach to storytelling would be forever changed. When he told me what I was going to have … Continue reading Using Nostalgia to Create Memorable Characters
Before we get into this month’s essay, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who provided me with feedback on January’s essay. Some of you loved it. Some of you hated … Continue reading The 30-day CHANGE MY FRAME Challenge
You, and only you, are responsible for your life and what you create. And in deciding what you want, by default, you are deciding what you don’t want. The modern myth of “having it all” … Continue reading The Frame: Where to Place Your Focus
My friend Yvonne Carder shared this with me after we spent some time together at an author event. She gave me permission to share it with you. Enjoy. How do you explain to someone about … Continue reading Sharing a passion by Yvonne Carder.