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David Foster Wallace on Ambition

“If your fidelity to perfectionism is too high, you never do anything.” -David Foster Wallace

Faith is Taking the First Step…

Making a Difference, the Malcolm London Way

Just because you’re young, it doesn’t mean you’re voiceless. Go on. Go make a difference and make yourself heard. Not sure …

Chris Crutcher: Ask a Wise Man: On Dropping Out of School

I recently discovered Chris Crutcher‘s awesome Ask a Wise Man YouTube series. Mr. Crutcher has written some of the most realistic, tragic, powerful …

Tavi Gevinson: Still Figuring it Out

Bio from the TEDxTeen: Tavi Gevinson is editor-in-chief and founder of RookieMag.com and writes thestylerookie.com. Rookie, a site for teenage girls, broke …

TEDTalk: Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius

I love Elizabeth Gilbert‘s TEDTalk on ‘Your Elusive Creative Genius.’ If you need some creative inspiration, take the time to watch this …

The Perfect Quote for Today…

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Martha Alderson: Empowering Writing Secrets from The Plot Whisperer

As many of you know, from time to time, I like sharing writing tips and writing inspiration on my blog. Well, today, …

Beth Kephart, A Treasure Hunt, and You Are My Only

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Beth Kephart. If you haven’t had a chance to visit Beth’s blog yet, …