The world moves at a fast pace, but often, the key to sustainable progress is to SLOW DOWN and embrace desirable difficulty. See this lesson demonstrated in the craft of writing and in the work of writers Stephen King and David Epstein.
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“GENTLY!” – A 2020 Reflection
Friends, it’s been a rough fortnight at the Nelson homestead. Two weeks ago, the hubs got very sick. This would…
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The Critshow: Learning to Level Up
We interrupt the Thunderclap Series to bring you this Public Service Announcement: REST MATTERS. I have recently become a huge…
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Diary of a Convalescent Soul
In the third book of the Gatekeeper trilogy, our heroine Anna Merritt has this conversation with her new friend, Sherry:…
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The Dark Before Dawn
Though last week’s chapter in the tale “How I Became R. A. Nelson” was a tribute to the unexpected richness…
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Accidental Grace
On Thursday, November 17, 2016, this happened: Thursdays and I have always had a complicated relationship. This particular Thursday was…
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Silencing the “Do More” Voice – and Other Existential Stuff
For those of you who haven’t purchased Gatekeeper III yet – or, even if you have, and just haven’t made it…
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