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The simple secret to getting more done

When promising yourself a reward doesn’t help, try this author’s surprisingly simple trick for staying motivated—even when you’re not thrilled

Although this author’s mountain-climbing experience is limited to reading books and watching documentaries about it, the sport has a lot

It happens to all of us at some point: stuck in the middle of a story, with no way forward.

by Timothy Pike It all started with a vivid dream. An enchantress—picture Cleopatra—enters an Egyptian cave filled with glittering jewels.

A Letter from the Editor This month, I had the good fortune of interviewing Camille S. Campbell, author, poet, and

This author wonders if society puts too much pressure on young people to succeed by an early age, and explores

Readers used to prefer short stories over novels, but not so much anymore. This author laments the decline in popularity,

When this author sits down to write a novel, he just starts writing and goes where his characters take him.

A Letter from the Editor And they’re off! Just this morning, writers in the 365-Day Indie Author Challenge have embarked

by Timothy Pike Considering where he started, it’s impressive how far Seattle-based radio host and bestselling author Alan R. Warren