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  • Success in the connected world today will always be largely dependent upon community-- the people, and groups of like minds, around us that churn on and chirp about anything and everything imaginable! I've not yet achieved any level of notable success, but these are the specific people to whom I will inevitably credit it, and the arenas in which you can find them.

I'm a writer first, so that particular community plays a big role for me. But I'm an entrepreneur too, and an intellectual and social commentator (and probably a closeted stand-up comedian)... so I draw on a few different social arenas for reciprocal love and inspiration.

       PEOPLE

picture of Joanna PennJoanna Penn is a writer's writer. Having clawed her way into a successful literary career, she is an active proponent of the self-publishing movement sweeping the world. And, although I haven't published a book yet or reached out to Joanna in any way, HER BOOKS and HER WEBSITE have already been, and will continue to be, a gigantic help.

picture of Richard MooreRichard Moore is an absolute stalwart in the startup world-- like his own entrepreneurial think tank... seriously. An intelligent mind with a frank and fluid teaching style, Richard has been a catalyst for a positive mental shift in my life-- an attitude adjustment, so to speak. If you want to know exactly what I'm talking about, check out his Entrepreneur Business Club, his weekly Q&A videos-- Monday mornings at 8am EST-- and the courses he designed, all of which can be accessed from HIS WEBSITE.

picture of Quentin AllumsQuentin Allums is the main voice and vision of something called The Misfits, an online community of passionate entrepreneurs and storytellers. It is an infectious place, and I'm sure I can credit it with my late entrepreneurial drive-- my second wind, so to speak. It really is an amazing community... check out the House of Misfits FACEBOOK GROUP to get a taste of the magic. And Quentin's co-founded company, URBAN MISFIT VENTURES, an innovative branding and events outfit, perfectly reflects this positive Misfit attitude.

a picture of Karthik RajanKarthik Rajan was one of the first people to reach out to me in a substantive way here online. I edited and re-packaged one of his early articles, unsolicited, and he responded by arranging a phone call that touched my heart. He is such a kind and thoughtful person, and I will be forever grateful for his encouragement. A self-proclaimed "geek with social skills", Karthik is an analytical thinker and a contributing writer for HUFFINGTON POST and FORBES. He has also built a formidable following on LINKEDIN, where I first met him. We haven't worked together yet, but it's only a matter of time.

A picture of Eleanor GooldEleanor Goold is a talented and accomplished copywriter, and a community builder. Despite my lack of copywriting experience, she has always made me feel welcome and relevant. If you follow Eleanor on her FACEBOOK GROUP or on LINKEDIN, it doesn't take long to get a sense of her love for the written word... and her enthusiasm is infectious. Her popular podcast and content creation courses can be found on her business website, KREATIV COPYWRITING. And her book, "Learning How to Swim", is now available ON AMAZON.

a picture of Joe RoganJoe Rogan is just sheer awesome-sauce with a slick studio. That's all... I don't know him and I have in no way communicated with him. But I thoroughly enjoy his gig-- his raison d'être-- in the online head space. He's a curious, intelligent individual with an edge (and a set of balls)! He will talk to absolutely anyone interesting without losing the integrity of his platform, and... well, that tends to produce some pretty fuckin' interesting dialogues. If you have any sense of self-worth, you'll check out everything Joe Rogan does at HIS WEBSITE.

GROUPS

Richard Moore, as described above, has built a strong online community around his startup commentary and business. His groups have been essential to my growth as an entrepreneur, and I highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in developing their business acumen. Check out his free ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS GROUP, and his premium ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS CLUB.

Quentin Allums (and his motley crew of Misfits), as I detailed in his section above, has lit a fire under my ass. This is a passionate, talented group of the most amazing people... and it's always growing. If you want to be inspired to network and grow your business, join The House of Misfits FACEBOOK GROUP now.

A photo of a notebook with the inscription Write IdeasI have been stacking up a bit of a portfolio on Medium-- an interactive blogging community, where I'm a paid member-- and it's become one of my favourite places to read and meet interesting people. If you're an avid reader and/or writer, you really should make it a part of your creative regimen. Member writers get paid based on claps from readers, but you don't need to pay to join. To find out more, check it out RIGHT HERE!

And if you decide to start producing content on the Medium platform (a wise move), then there are a few Facebook communities in which you will absolutely want to become involved... My two favourites are the GROW YOUR BLOG MOVEMENT and MEDIUM SUPERHEROES. They are full of writers who are committed to supporting each other's work. So if you're serious about succeeding, give your content the boost it deserves!

PUBLICATIONS

While I'm on the subject of Medium, I should mention that becoming a contributing writer for popular Medium publications is another very smart move if you want to be successful. There are thousands of them, so choose the ones that are right for your style and subject matter. A few of the bigger pubs that have been kind enough to include me are: P.S. I LOVE YOU, THE WEEKLY KNOB, PUBLISHOUS, CROSSIN(G)ENRES, BETTER HUMANS and THE WRITING COOPERATIVE.

And being published in more traditional venues is important too, as it lends a little more mainstream credibililty to your portfolio. There are two traditional publications to which I am a subscriber-- and soon to be a contributor.

ONE STORY is a short story publisher based in New York State, and the recent recipient of a Firecracker Award for Excellence in the Magazines category! Their contributing writers are also regular winners of various literary awards. They are the real deal, publishing high-quality stories, and I always look forward to getting the current edition in the mail.

CARVE MAGAZINE, named in honour of Raymond Carver, is a publisher of "honest fiction". Their quarterly online and print editions feature a wide range of writing-- fiction, non-fiction and poetry-- which shines a light on real life and the human experience. Their annual Raymond Carver Short Story Contest, now almost two decades old, has become one of the most respected fiction contests in the world. Carve has become one of my favourite magazines... and subscribers, like myself, can submit their work at no charge!

  • P.S. I Love You
  • Publishous
  • Writing Coop
  • Crossin(G)enres
  • Better Humans
  • Weekly Knob
  • One Story
Correction: Updated info for Kay’s new book
2 March 2022 - Dan Moore
Correction: Updated info for Kay’s new book
Updates! And Something New!
2 March 2022 - Dan Moore
Updates! And Something New!
If You Want to Have Sex, Listen
30 June 2021 - John Gorman
If You Want to Have Sex, Listen
The Joy of a Daily Partnership
30 June 2021 - Harry Hogg
The Joy of a Daily Partnership
Not Every Friendship Is Meant to Last
30 June 2021 - Ryan Frawley
Not Every Friendship Is Meant to Last
How the Feeling of Power Can Make or Break Your Relationship
30 June 2021 - Alexa V.S.
How the Feeling of Power Can Make or Break Your Relationship
Nothing But Time.
30 June 2021 - Jen Marie Wiggins
Nothing But Time.
It’s Been Five Years and I Still Want to Call Mom on My Way Home
30 June 2021 - Robyn Norman
It’s Been Five Years and I Still Want to Call Mom on My Way Home
There’s Blood In The House
30 June 2021 - Felicia C. Sullivan
There’s Blood In The House
Let Me Live, Eat, and Be
30 June 2021 - Mandi Gee
Let Me Live, Eat, and Be
10 of My Most Terrifying Ghosts Identified in a Head-On Confrontation
19 March 2022 - Nicole Akers
Reclaim Serendipity and Peace of Mind When You Run With Wild Horses
13 March 2022 - Nicole Akers
Unblocking Your Mind Is Incredibly Simple When You Discover “The Artist’s Way”
7 March 2022 - Nicole Akers
Unblocking Your Mind Is Incredibly Simple When You Discover “The Artist’s Way”
Gifted Kids Are Needed Even More Because of the Education Gap
26 February 2022 - Nicole Akers
Adele’s “Hello” Takes on a Whole New Meaning Since Mom Died
11 February 2022 - Nicole Akers
That’s It, I’ll Say It: Girl Scout Cookies Suck
8 February 2022 - Nicole Akers
That’s It, I’ll Say It: Girl Scout Cookies Suck
Not Everyone is a Narcissist
2 February 2022 - Nicole Akers
Stop Giving a Fuck to Grow Your Confidence Exponentially
28 January 2022 - Nicole Akers
7 of the Saddest Christmas Songs to Croon through the Holidays
26 January 2022 - Nicole Akers
Why Moving On is Still ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ Mentality for Many
26 January 2022 - Nicole Akers
Why Artists Want to Murder You When You Give Them Notes (or: How to Give Artists Better Notes)
4 June 2023 - Cole Haddon
Why Artists Want to Murder You When You Give Them Notes (or: How to Give Artists Better Notes)
Seduction Is the Key to Unlock Your Creative Potential as A Creator
4 June 2023 - Maguire
Seduction Is the Key to Unlock Your Creative Potential as A Creator
5 Hidden Traps Ensnaring New Writers (And How To Dodge Them)
4 June 2023 - Steven Toews, JD, MBA
5 Hidden Traps Ensnaring New Writers (And How To Dodge Them)
How to Pitch a Literary Agent
3 June 2023 - Kimberly Shyu
How to Pitch a Literary Agent
Q&A with Billy Ray: The Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker on How Donald Trump Changed How He Makes Art
3 June 2023 - Cole Haddon
Q&A with Billy Ray: The Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker on How Donald Trump Changed How He Makes Art
Maybe Your Story isn’t Crap?
3 June 2023 - Maclean Tamanda Mbepula
Maybe Your Story isn’t Crap?
How To Write Work That Gets Recognized
2 June 2023 - Steven Toews, JD, MBA
How To Write Work That Gets Recognized
How Keeping a Daily Journal Makes You a Better Writer
2 June 2023 - David B. Clear
How Keeping a Daily Journal Makes You a Better Writer
From Templates to Prototypes
2 June 2023 - Caitlin Bourbonnais
From Templates to Prototypes
How To Use Slang To Connect With Your Audience
2 June 2023 - Steven Toews, JD, MBA
How To Use Slang To Connect With Your Audience
Prism & Pen: New Beginnings = Love
31 May 2020 - James Finn
Prism & Pen: New Beginnings = Love
Prism & Pen: Fiction and More in New Digs!
23 May 2020 - James Finn
Prism & Pen: Fiction and More in New Digs!
Announcing Prism & Pen! Calling all writers!
17 May 2020 - James Finn
Announcing Prism & Pen! Calling all writers!
Gabriella Earns Her Wings
29 March 2020 - Tre L. Loadholt
Gabriella Earns Her Wings
Melted
29 March 2020 - Esther Spurrill-Jones
Melted
Melting Snow, Thawing Hearts
1 March 2020 - James Finn
Melting Snow, Thawing Hearts
Kisses, Sweet and Macabre
1 March 2020 - James Finn
Kisses, Sweet and Macabre
In God’s Image (Part 27)
1 March 2020 - Valentine Wiggin
In God’s Image (Part 27)
Lessons From Reading M/M Romance
29 February 2020 - Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle
Lessons From Reading M/M Romance
Pressed for Time
27 February 2020 - Tre L. Loadholt
Pressed for Time
Divorce Can Bring Gratitude — Here are 8 Life Lessons I Have Learned
2 June 2023 - Carol Madden
Divorce Can Bring Gratitude — Here are 8 Life Lessons I Have Learned
I Have Naps Down to A Science: My Productivity Has Doubled
2 June 2023 - Alberto Cabas Vidani
I Have Naps Down to A Science: My Productivity Has Doubled
3 Ways Being Too Optimistic Can Wreak Havoc on Your Future Life
2 June 2023 - Havard Mela
3 Ways Being Too Optimistic Can Wreak Havoc on Your Future Life
You Learn To Fly By Falling: Discover Nature’s Best Secret to Success
1 June 2023 - Anthony Robert
You Learn To Fly By Falling: Discover Nature’s Best Secret to Success
3 Repeated Lies We Tell Ourselves That Make Us Feel Worse Instead of Better
1 June 2023 - Darshak Rana
3 Repeated Lies We Tell Ourselves That Make Us Feel Worse Instead of Better
4 Striking Mental Models That’ll Save You Time in a Magnitude of Months, Years, or Even Decades
31 May 2023 - Akshad Singi
4 Striking Mental Models That’ll Save You Time in a Magnitude of Months, Years, or Even Decades
How to Handle the Outcome of a Job Interview, However It Goes
31 May 2023 - M. A. Neeper
How to Handle the Outcome of a Job Interview, However It Goes
The 2 Most Important Strategies for Becoming a Movement Expert
31 May 2023 - Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
The 2 Most Important Strategies for Becoming a Movement Expert
You Can’t Always Get Closure from People You Want It From
30 May 2023 - May Pang
You Can’t Always Get Closure from People You Want It From
If You Never Have Enough Time, Use These Shortcuts
30 May 2023 - Sinem Günel
If You Never Have Enough Time, Use These Shortcuts
A Belt
19 February 2022 - Starkey
A Belt
Meandering Millie’s Medal
12 February 2022 - Rana
Meandering Millie’s Medal
We’re Counting on You
12 February 2022 - Louise Foerster
We’re Counting on You
Secret Treasure
12 February 2022 - Stuart James
Secret Treasure
Medal Child: Top Dog
12 February 2022 - Sherrie Hurd Hyatt
Medal Child: Top Dog
Third
12 February 2022 - Manisha Sahoo
Third
Liquid Courage
12 February 2022 - Judy McLain
Liquid Courage
Shine
12 February 2022 - Anna Rozwadowska
Shine
Olympic Training
12 February 2022 - Katie Stanton
Olympic Training
First Wins, Last Wins
12 February 2022 - Angelique Redwood
First Wins, Last Wins
About our 2023 Distinguished Alum, Tania James
25 April 2023 - One Story
The Openness of Youth: An Interview with Isaac Blum
19 April 2023 - One Story
Precision and Subtlety: An Interview with Gothataone Moeng
17 April 2023 - One Story
Lessons from Myths: An Interview with Rita Chang-Eppig
12 April 2023 - One Story
The Randomness of Connection: An Interview with Rachel King
10 April 2023 - One Story
Holding a Funhouse Mirror to Reality: An Interview with David Lawrence Morse
5 April 2023 - One Story
Nature Is Wild: An Interview with Talia Lakshmi Kolluri
29 March 2023 - One Story
2023 Literary Debutante Reading
23 March 2023 - One Story
Eight Points of View: an Interview with Laura Spence-Ash
22 March 2023 - One Story
Accessing the Truth: An Interview with Josh Riedel
16 March 2023 - One Story

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