My Greatest Writing Regret—Please Don't Let This Be You!
Published: Thu, 03/23/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT If You Remember These DaysYOU'RE OLD!! A few weeks ago I sat in a movie theater, watching a surprise hit, when I realized, I…
Michael Klassen
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One Quick Fix So Your Writing JUMPS Off The Page
Published: Thu, 03/09/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Rhett Butler Was Definitely NOT Passive(be like Rhett!) “Frankly, my dear, a damn is not given by me.” –Gone with the Wind “An…
The Difference Between A Good Idea And A Great Book
Published: Thu, 02/23/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT The Chasm Between a Good Idea and a Great Book is HUGE! True confession: I love watching documentaries on Netfli —especially…
The Secret To Your Book's Staying Power
Published: Thu, 02/16/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Never Give Up and Never Stop! Quick Quiz. Let’s see if you can identify the movie by the following quotes: “You fool! You fell…
It's Not Too Late To Get into Gear for the New Year
Published: Thu, 02/02/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT If You're Under 30, Do You Know What This Is? When I was in grad school, we lived in Pasadena, California—just a hop, skip, and a…
Three Actionable Ways to Focus and Finish Your Manuscript
Published: Thu, 01/19/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Need Some? Starting your manuscript is easy. You scribble some ideas. Lean back in your chair and dream a little. Make some…
Get Your Illumify Author Questions Answered Tonight!
Published: Thu, 01/12/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Let's Answer Those Questions Dear ,I hope you enjoyed your holiday season.Just a reminder that Jen Clark and I are hosting a Zoom…
How Artificial Intelligence Will Make You A Better Writer
Published: Thu, 01/12/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT This Was Me Earlier This Week (minus the beard...and the hair) Tuesday night this week I couldn’t sleep. I woke up at 3 am and…
Illumify Author Q&A--This Thursday!
Published: Mon, 01/09/23
POWER WRITERS REPORT Let's Answer Your Questions Dear ,I hope you enjoyed your holiday season.Jennifer Clark (our Operations Director) and I have been…
The Starling, A Snowstorm, and Our Salvation
Published: Sat, 12/24/22
POWER WRITERS REPORT How Do You Save A Starling In A Snowstorm? Snow began falling late that night, so the farmer walked the perimeter of the compound…