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March 24, 2020

Leaving a Stable Career to Pursue Writing

Many people dream about leaving an unfulfilling career to pursue work they truly love. Far fewer actually take the leap. Making a major career change requires uncertainty, sacrifice, persistence, and a willingness to start over. In this interview, author Kaitlin Scirri shares how she left a successful career, returned to college in her thirties, and built a professional writing career centered around books, literacy, and lifelong learning. Her journey offers valuable lessons for anyone considering a career transition or pursuing a long-term creative goal.

October 1, 2019

The Best Personal Development Books That Changed How I Think About Success

Personal development books have shaped my thinking more than almost any other form of education. While formal schooling taught me technical skills, books introduced me to ideas about discipline, leadership, communication, business, personal finance, creativity, and long-term growth. The right book can compress years of experience into a few hundred pages and expose us to perspectives we might never discover on our own. Over the years I've read hundreds of books, but a small handful have had an outsized impact on how I think, work, lead, and make decisions. These are the personal development books that influenced me the most and continue to shape my approach to success.

February 9, 2018

Lessons on Writing, Nature, and Curiosity from Author Lisa Connors

Lisa Connors is a children's author, nature writer, educator, and lifelong student of the natural world. Through both fiction and nonfiction, she aims to spark curiosity and help young readers develop a deeper appreciation for science, wildlife, and the environment. In this interview, we discuss writing for children, self-publishing versus traditional publishing, working with illustrators, creative perseverance, and the importance of staying curious throughout life. Although this conversation took place in 2018, many of the lessons about creativity, publishing, and lifelong learning remain just as relevant today.

August 24, 2017

R.J. Batla on Writing Fantasy, Self-Publishing, and Creative Growth

R.J. Batla was one of the first authors I connected with while building my own author platform. Over the years, he has been a genuine encouragement and friend throughout the publishing journey. A lifelong fan of fantasy, worldbuilding, and storytelling, R.J. writes epic fantasy inspired by imagination, family, faith, and adventure. In this interview, we discuss creative growth, self-publishing, writing discipline, and what aspiring authors can learn from the long road of becoming a writer.