Life
I’m the same kid I always was
My parents found my kindergarten report card, and it proves I am still pretty much a five year old at heart. What a treasure to have this to reflect on.
Life
Book launch! Launch party!
It’s book launch week! Tuesday, July 15th is the official publication date of Take Your Time Before Time Takes You (How to Make the Most of Every Day). It’s my eighth book as author or editor, not counting the multiple anthologies and periodicals that have published my stories, articles, and Read more
Decisions
Knowing when it’s time to stop
Knowing when it’s time to stop can be hard. When are you throwing good effort into something that should have ended already? Examples: I’ve written before about action planning and quit criteria, but today I’m thinking about the feeling of being done. Not about achieving goals or meeting deliverables. Not Read more
Communication
Write with clarity and power—four tips
Write with clarity and power using these four tips on focus, story, truth, and authenticity. I’ll be doing workshops this year.
Decisions
Do it yourself? Or hire someone? Four questions to help you decide.
You can do it yourself, or you can hire someone to do it for you. Here’s how to decide. PLUS: free self-publishing class
Burnout
Big announcement: new book on compassion fatigue
New book announcement and cover reveal! RELIT helps people overcome compassion fatigue. Due out November 13th.
Communication
Critical thinking in the little moments
We are easily manipulated by those who understand our biases and can exploit the way our brains fill in the gaps. Practice truth in the small moments so you can better discern truth when it really counts.
Peter's Progress
Win a signed copy of my new book
A beautiful new book of poetry and photography. Also, self-publishing services and book coaching! Win a signed copy.
Peter's Progress
Why we should all give testimonials and reviews.
People say they don’t do it for the recognition, but we all love testimonials and reviews. So go give someone a review or testimonial today!
Courage
Accepting a Very Prestigious Award is hard
My inner critic and my inner cynic keep me from believing I deserve the awards and accolades I get. But there’s really only one opinion that matters.