8 amazing resources to get the most out of your writing

Like any skill, any ability, writing needs regular practice to improve and develop. What do writers do? They write, of course. Here's how you can develop a regular writing habit.

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Welcome to Season 6, Episode 13 of the This Is Your Life podcast. If you’re an aspiring author, you’re going to love this episode. Why? Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to win with your first book.

Writing well is difficult, isn’t it?

Sure, you can string a few sentences together to communicate your thoughts. You know how to correct there’s and theirs, then and than, and you’re and your. But o create content that goes viral? To engage and enchant? It can feel like an insurmountable task.
A chef needs to learn chopping, sautéing, roasting, and grilling. She needs to understand what makes a meal nutritious and how to select dishes that taste well together. She needs to practice separating eggs, making roti, and cutting a perfect carrot flower.

In fact, even an average article can rise to the top if it has a headline that makes people want to click and read. Headline writing is a skill, and like any other skill, the more you know about writing headlines, the better your headlines become.

A good opening line is a powerful thing: It can grab an editor’s attention, set the tone for the rest of the piece, and make sure readers stay through The End. Here are 10 ways to steer your story toward success. by Jacob M. Appel

Ken Davis and Jeff Goins discuss going from dreamer to doer, storytelling, and what writing can teach you about speaking. One of the inspiring podcasts from Dynamic Communications. Click the PowerPress Player to access.