One of the best books about writing fiction is “Techniques of the Selling Writer” by Dwight V. Swain.
Speaking specifically about creating fiction, he writes:
So … no magic key. No universal formula. No mystic secret. No Supersonic Plot Computer.
It’s enough to plunge a man into despair.
-Not to mention frustration.
Yet there’s another way to look at your [...]

It’s no secret. I think Earl Nightingale is one of the greatest writers and speakers of all time. His voice is engaging, his knowledge is thorough, and his messages are visionary. Start Here is a collection of some of his best radio messages.
Among other things, this collection includes:
The Strangest Secret. This recording was the first [...]

I have had a copy of Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Miracle in The World” sitting on my shelf next to his “The Gift of Acabar” and “The Greatest Salesman in The World” for a long time now. I really enjoyed the Greatest Salesman, but I wasn’t very impressed with The Gift, so I didn’t know [...]

This happens my favorite work on self development and success.
In this set Earl Nightingale talks about the principles that drive a successful life. The concepts he discusses can be used in practically any endeavor. As I said, “Lead The Field” is full of principles, not sneaky techniques that may not be useful a couple of [...]

Note: when I first posted this, forgot a very important part of the quote. It’s fixed now…
Here’s another good passage from “The Gift Of Acabar,” by Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye.
It is not necessary that you be wealthy or famous or a genius in order to fulfill your own destiny. All that is asked is [...]

The Good Part About Adversity
Earlier today I ended up with a couple of hours that I knew I’d use up just waiting around, so I grabbed a book off of my shelf - “The Gift Of Acabar,” by Og Mandino. It’s short, so I was able to get through it completely. I didn’t think it [...]