I organize all of the projects and tasks I have to do in Trello, which stacks “cards” vertically in lists. Within each card I can add checklists, notes, documents, links, deadlines, and almost anything else I would need for a project. It is an amazing tool that I have relied on constantly every day for…
The Learning Log
May 2018 Project Report
Welcome to my May 2018 Project Report. My goal with these monthly reports is to help other authors, entrepreneurs, leaders, or anyone else who wants to make an impact through their work. Each month I will share how I spent my time as an author and creative entrepreneur and the successes, failures, and lessons I learned…
Social Media Platforms: The Opportunity, Cost, and Opportunity Cost
As an author, I want to make an impact on the most people possible. To do that I have to connect with people on platforms where my audience likes to communicate, connect, consume, and create content. The puzzle I am trying to solve is where to focus my time and energy instead of trying to…
The Three Phrases that Inspire Science Fiction
In his introduction to the sixtieth anniversary edition of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Neil Gaiman lists three phrases that inspire works of science fiction/speculative fiction: What if . . . ? If only . . . If this goes on . . . Fahrenheit 451 is a “If this goes on . . .” story…
Immerse Yourself in Your Genre
Many successful writers offer the same and simple advice to new writers: read a lot and write a lot. It isn’t just the act of reading that is important though. To make that reading time as effective as possible, you need to read and reflect on what authors are doing well. This will help you…
