W. Bradford Swift: Author - Healer

Connecting Visionary Writers & Readers

For Writers: I help aspiring and emerging writers to make a difference as they express their life purpose through the power of the written word. As visionary writers, we’re catalysts for creating a world on purpose.

And if you’re a writer who’s ready to make a difference with your words while also making money, check out the From Spark to Flame Online Writer’s Course that outlines in detail a proven, systematic process that I’ve used for over two decades that has allowed me to support my family through my writing while also contributing to thousands of people’s lives.

For Readers: If you love a good story that entertains while also enlightening and encouraging you to live your own life on purpose, you’ve come… Continue reading →

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New Project #2: Life On Purpose for Teens & Young Adults

I love it when my life on purpose takes on a creative streak as it has in the past week or two. Maybe it’s because I’ve added the term, “courageously creative” to my life purpose statement. For whatever reason, I’m loving the new projects.

Mock up cover of new book

Two of my new Purpose Projects for next year are book-related. I shared about my second outing of creating an audiobook (Dominion Over All via ACX). The other book project that I’m excited about is my next visionary nonfiction book with the working title Life On Purpose for Teens & Young Adults. I’ve

thought for some time that it’s really unnecessary for people to wait until they’re in their forties, fifties, or older… Continue reading →

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New Beginnings – One Audio, One Written

It was a good week and a very creative one. I started two new book projects as well as starting my first pastel painting in over fifteen years. I love times like this and it’s one of the joys of being a writer.

The first project was inspired by my listening to a new audiobook by Spider Robinson, Stardance. What prompted the new project was that the book was recorded by the author. I’d enjoy recording the audio edition of one of my nonfiction books, Life On Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life, and have been pleased with the results. I recently used ACX to make the audiobook available on Audible.com, Amazon, and iTunes.

But when it came to my… Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Some indie authors (and not so indie) authors have been doing a blog-post-chain-letter thing called The Next Big Thing. It has finally reached me through my good friend and fellow author, Joseph D’Agnese. It’s an ongoing process where one writer answers a series of questions (see mine below!) about a current book or upcoming book, and then tags 5 others writers (see below the below!) who get to do it all again the following week.

Confused? That’s okay. So was I, but don’t worry. Main thing is to read over my latest “Next Big Thing” then meet a few of my fellow author friends by clicking on the links below the questions.

1) What is the working title of your next book?
Amberlin:… Continue reading →

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Book Written? How about an Audiobook Edition?

Have you finally finished writing that book that’s been trying to be birthed, perhaps like the small creature in the Alien movie? And perhaps you have decided to publish it yourself through Kindle and Nook, even Create Space. So, you’re finished, right? Now, all you need to do is wait for the money to start flowing in.

Well, I’d like to suggest one other possibility for your book that might just expand that flow of money — create an audiobook edition that can then be marketed through such sites as Amazon.com, Audible.com and even iTunes.

There’s even a new web-based service that makes this easier than it’s ever been before. It’s called the Audiobook Creation Exchange or simply ACX.

At ACX you’ll… Continue reading →

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It’s NaNoWriMo Time

In two weeks one of the largest, most fun, and challenging writing opportunities will begin – NaNoWriMo. And if you happen to be a writer who’s been sleeping under a rock for the past several years and think I just spoke a word of Klingon, NaNoWriMo actually stands for National Novel Writing Month. That month is November.

And now is the time to prepare for it. You see, the aim of NaNoWriMo is simple – complete a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. That’s right – 30 days to write 50,000 words or about 1,666 words per day. So, while technically you don’t want to start writing those words just yet, you can prepare the soil by deciding what novel you want… Continue reading →

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Igniting Passion for Writing through Purpose

Click here for the Passion Police Exercise

The Spark of Passion

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a purposeful, published and profitable writer? To not only to be able to express your true self and purpose through your writing but to share it with others while also making a good living from your efforts. Then read on as I explore the role that purpose and passion plays.

Why so much emphasis on passion as a writer? There are several reasons. Writing about subjects that interest you and ignite your passion is a whole lot more fun, not to mention that the articles are easier to write. Besides, the final product is likely to be much better because you’re writing something that you… Continue reading →

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Title Search for Business Book

Ann and I have been hard at play in revising and updating a book of mine that chronicles the key principles I’ve learned about the power of creating a coaching climate in a professional business, and now we’re looking for the right title and subtitle for it.

So, being a big believer in the power of collaboration as well as creating fun games, I’m seeking assistance in finding that right title and subtitle that will help attract the perfect readers who will benefit the most from this book.

If your nominated title and/or subtitle is chosen, you’ll receive 3 autographed copies of the book – one to keep and two to share with your friends. The game/contest will run until July 31, 2012. Send your… Continue reading →

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Screenflow & Power Point – Great Combo for Online Course

I’m working on Lesson #6 of a projected 12 or 13 total lessons that will make up the From Spark to Flame Online Writers’ Course. This course is based on my book, From Spark to Flame: Fanning Your Passion & Ideas into Money-making Magazine Articles that Make a Difference.

You could also say that the book itself is based on or has as part of its foundation the Life On Purpose Perspective. You can learn more about that perspective through this introductory video.

Today I want to share some of the technology I’m using to create each of these lessons, specifically the combination of Power Point and Screenflow. I’m finding this to be an excellent combination. While I’ve used Power Point for… Continue reading →

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From Spark to Flame Online Course Update

I’ve had on my “to do list” and future purpose project list to create my next purposeful product and passive income stream based on the book I published in 2009 – From Spark to Flame: Fanning Your Passion & Ideas into Money-making Magazine Articles that Make a Difference.

My vision for the online writers’ course is to outline the proven, systemic process that I developed over the past 20-plus years that I’ve used to publish well over 350 articles in dozens of different national and regional magazines that has resulted in thousands of dollars of income for my family and me. I’ve also taught this process in live classes, as well as developing a group of Visionary Writers On Purpose who used this process… Continue reading →

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Birthing the From Spark to Flame Online Writers Course

In 2009 I published From Spark to Flame: Fanning Your Passion & Ideas into Money-making Magazine Articles that Make a Difference. The book outlines a proven, systemic process that I developed over the past 20-plus years that I’ve used to publish well over 350 articles in dozens of different national and regional magazines, and that has resulted in thousands of dollars of income for my family and me. I’ve taught this process in live classes, as well as developing a group of Visionary Writers On Purpose who used this process as part of our foundation. Yes, I’m pretty proud about the difference this process can make for aspiring writers.

The book was a great start in helping other people called to make a difference… Continue reading →

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