Keynote Speaker Bruce Hale: Writer's Mind, Warrier's Mind: Toughing It Out & Getting Published

He sings! He dances! He makes
bad jokes! We love Bruce Hale!

Bruce Hale (our first Keynote Speaker) is an author, illustrator, story-teller, actor, singer and group sing-along leader who shared his experience, advice and enthusiasm with our members this morning.

His talk received a standing ovation, and here are three of Bruce's super-helpful Six Principles for Toughing It Out & Getting Published:


1) Start a Good Habit Habit

• Plan tomorrow's work the night before
• Pick 3 things that move to your goal
• Do 1 of those things before you do everything else (and open your e-mail)
• Limit e-mail web to twice/three times per day
• Set page/word goals for each day.

2) Write Like Your Hair was on Fire

• (i.e. Write/Create what you're passionate about)
• Do what you love, love what you do.
• How do you find passion?
• Do free writing about childhood
• Meditate/pray/tune in to hear quiet voice
• Start a Bradbury list

3) Think it Through, Take the Big View

• Thinking steps ahead, pursue concept to the end.
• Ask questions like a 3 year-old (why? why? why?)
• Give relentless focus and attention to find the deeper truth

Here's more about Bruce's books online, and don't forget to check out his great writing tips!