“I tend to write first drafts that are incredibly cognitive, very rational, very boring. They come off as justification. Like, 'This is my idea and here's all the reasons that it's right.' It doesn't make for very compelling reading.”

American author, public speaker, and business owner

Donald Miller is an American author, public speaker, and business owner. He is the CEO of StoryBrand, a marketing company, and is known for writing on faith, God, and self-discovery. He first reached a wide audience with Blue Like Jazz, his New York Times bestselling book. Much of his work blends personal reflection with spiritual themes, and he has also written essays and books that explore belief and identity in direct, accessible prose.