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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
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Generating Realistic Synthetic Data with ChatGPT
29 September 2023 - Michal Szudejko
Generating Realistic Synthetic Data with ChatGPT
Dear Writer — Here’s Why You Should Fail More Often
29 September 2023 - David B. Clear
Dear Writer — Here’s Why You Should Fail More Often
The Hook’s Magic: How To Grab Readers And Keep Them Engaged
29 September 2023 - Andrea Feccomandi
The Hook’s Magic: How To Grab Readers And Keep Them Engaged
Writing on LinkedIn is a Pyramid Scheme
28 September 2023 - Philip Charter ✍️
Writing on LinkedIn is a Pyramid Scheme
5 Mistakes Every Writer Must Fix
28 September 2023 - Daily Life Escapism
5 Mistakes Every Writer Must Fix
How To Write a Ghazal Poem
27 September 2023 - Gabby Savage
How To Write a Ghazal Poem
Write Now With Taylor Lorenz
27 September 2023 - Justin Cox
Write Now With Taylor Lorenz
Q&A: ‘STATION 19" Showrunner Zoanne Clack on Her Journey from the ER to Hollywood
27 September 2023 - Cole Haddon
Q&A: ‘STATION 19" Showrunner Zoanne Clack on Her Journey from the ER to Hollywood
How to Write Your Book in 3 Months Like Author James Byrne
26 September 2023 - David R Gwyn
How to Write Your Book in 3 Months Like Author James Byrne
Jaime Lannister and Writing Guilt: How to Write The Character Wound
26 September 2023 - Cameron Thomson
Jaime Lannister and Writing Guilt: How to Write The Character Wound
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
Creativity Is Pain You Are Trying to Avoid
29 September 2023 - Maya Sayvanova
Creativity Is Pain You Are Trying to Avoid
How to Eliminate Your Hidden Time Wasters to Finally Do What You Love
29 September 2023 - Alberto Cabas Vidani
How to Eliminate Your Hidden Time Wasters to Finally Do What You Love
How I Got Into And Managed to Walk Away from Burnout
29 September 2023 - Jackie Colburn
How I Got Into And Managed to Walk Away from Burnout
5 Cognitive Biases That Distort Your Rational Thinking
28 September 2023 - Darshak Rana
5 Cognitive Biases That Distort Your Rational Thinking
How to Write a Cover Letter that Employers Want to Read
28 September 2023 - Simon Ash
How to Write a Cover Letter that Employers Want to Read
How to Embrace Dolce Far Niente When You’re a Workaholic
28 September 2023 - Naya Lizardo
How to Embrace Dolce Far Niente When You’re a Workaholic
Why Leisure Became Work and How to Win Back the Fun
27 September 2023 - Charles Black M.D.
Why Leisure Became Work and How to Win Back the Fun
Supercharge Your Mind by “Zoning Out” Productively
27 September 2023 - Irfan Bhanji
Supercharge Your Mind by “Zoning Out” Productively
Finding The Space Between Your Thoughts Is Simpler Than You Think
26 September 2023 - JB Hollows
Finding The Space Between Your Thoughts Is Simpler Than You Think
Three Concepts That Can Supercharge Your Learning
26 September 2023 - Eva Keiffenheim
Three Concepts That Can Supercharge Your Learning
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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