Greetings from Jackie M. Johnson! What do Olympic athletes and contestants on reality music competition shows have in common? They both practice their craft intensely. Knowing that swimmers, runners and artists who sing their hearts out practice for hours each day, humbles me; it gives me pause to think about my own dedication to the writing craft. Over the years I’ve written books, articles, blog posts, marketing collateral and other material. Like those athletes and artists, I’ve have to make hard choices. When I am writing a book, I judiciously guard my time. If I didn’t remove distractions and focus,…

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