Thinking Too Deeply Can Make You Insane
“One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” – Nikola Tesla Have you ever thought too deeply about something? I certainly have. Doing so can drive you mad. Sometimes, you have to learn to step away from things before you can make any real progress. As Nikola […]
Butterflies and Rainbows
Life isn’t always all butterflies and rainbows. Still, it goes on. Even when I don’t feel like it, I do my best to smile and make the best of things. That’s really all you can do, right? When I get down on Life, what I really need is getting back to appreciating the little beautiful […]
Don’t Ask Why, Ask “Why Not?”
“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” – Pablo Picasso I’ve asked myself that second question a lot. I always like to think about things in the sense of potential. Therefore, it makes sense to my mind to project my thoughts towards making the […]
How to Get Out of a Writing Rut
Sometimes, I hit a big rut in my writing, and I don’t know why. I can usually run with a topic right away. But there are always those days that I just get stuck. Then I don’t write that day at all. Then I don’t write the next day. I dig a rut for myself […]
How to Create Magazine Quality Articles for Your Blog
Ever wonder how magazines and newspapers create quality articles for their publications on a regular basis? It turns out that much of the content that’s created online often draws from other online sources. After a while, that’s led to a lot of content that reads the same. In fact, some is even directly copied! So, […]
If You Blog, Will They Come?
In the “olden days” of blogging, it seemed you could start a blog about anything and everyone would love it. Nowadays, everyone and their dogs and cats are blogging. So, is the old saying “If you blog, they will come” little more than an artifact of blogging mythology now? Well, as with many myths, the […]
In These Pages
In these pages often emerge jumbled thoughts. On the rare occasion something useful or relevant pops up, I consider it a blessing. Many essays I set to write often never see the light of day. Most are erased over time as I tidy up my digital archives. Sometimes, I’ll publish just for the sake of […]
Just When You Think You Can’t Fill a Page, You Probably Will
The blank page is like a canvas, they say. Actually, a blank page is more like a desert. It can be the most dreaded thing known to humanity. This is why whenever you try to write, you should always start with SOMETHING. some sort of opening theme like in a TV show, or a prompt, […]
How to Write Blog Posts Effectively Through Storytelling
Effective blogging is best done through storytelling. By creating content that tells your story, you can better connect with your target audience. Hopefully, your stories will be relatable and turn readers into future loyal fans of both your blog and your business. Telling your story sounds like something that an “about” page on your website […]
Late Mornings
There’s little more that I hate than when I awake too late in the morning. Even if I get up a half hour after my usual wakeup time, I have to rearrange my entire day to make up for lost time. Many times I can’t write as soon as I get up. So, I’ll play […]