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Writer Encouragement

Writer Encouragement
Procrastination Disguised as Learning

Years ago, I heard someone say, “Start by doing what you already know to do instead of worrying about…
March 11, 2021
Writer Encouragement
Do It for Love

Jesus, always loving and full of joy, taught and shared his stories lavishly as he feasted with anyone who…
February 11, 2021
Writer Encouragement
No Turning Back

After conquering the first challenging rock face, I paused to look down at the path we had just climbed.…
January 11, 2021
Writer Encouragement
Secrets of Successful Authors

The writer’s life is full of challenge and discouragement, rejection and struggle. The famous authors we admire surely never…
December 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Earthlings Are Watching

You need to write, but you don’t feel like it. You have nothing to say, nowhere to start. You…
November 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Lessons from Bart

For years, I taught full-time, but it never quite satisfied my longing to create—to put into practice what I…
October 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Top Five Books to Encourage Writers

Expect rejection, and don’t take it personally. Just keep writing. God is in control. This is my mantra. Most…
September 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
UNIQUE Times

I won’t state the obvious about the unique situation the world is in. It’s not every year we get…
May 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Too Distracted

These days, I frequently see my social media contacts expressing the same sentiment: “I’m too distracted to write.” In…
April 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Expressing Encouragement

“Your mom was proud of you!” The words in yesterday’s email from one of Mom’s friends brought tears to…
March 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
New Year, New Hope

I anticipate some New Year’s more than others. Turning the calendar to 2020 after a difficult 2019 offers new…
January 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Remember our Veterans with your writing

Since it’s Veterans Day, this will be a somewhat nontraditional “Writer Encouragement” column. However, the message is as important…
November 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
King Saul, Impatience, and Pride

A recent sermon at my church could have been written for writers. It revolved around impatience and pride. The…
October 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Take a Break

I didn’t know how much I needed a break until I grew grumpy. My usual ability to cope was…
September 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Writing in These Evil Days

(Author Note: I posted this blog over two years ago, yet the message is perhaps even more relevant today)…
August 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Work While Waiting

The waiting game for writers can seem endless. You edit then edit some more, then recheck submission requirements. You…
July 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Filters. Ever wonder why they’re important?

Basically, every filter I can think of has a main purpose: Keeping junk out. Recently my husband and I…
June 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Take Time To Help

We’ve all been there—overwhelmed by our own lives and then someone asks us to take the time to help…
April 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Proactive Writer

In my writing life, work days sometimes drift, without thought for being proactive in creating an effective work environment.…
March 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Increasing Your Vocabulary

Increasing your vocabulary may sound like a “roll your eyes” suggestion. After all, you’ve been reading and writing English…
February 11, 2019
Encouragement, Writer Encouragement
Call 911 for Your Manuscript

Have you ever thrown your hands up in defeat after reading your manuscript and groaned, “Someone Call 911!?” Maybe…
January 11, 2019
Writer Encouragement
Know Your Writing Strengths

I recently watched an interview with best-selling author John Grisham and was delighted to hear him talk about his…
November 11, 2018
Writer Encouragement
Economy Class Writer?

I recently went to Rhode Island for some book research and flew economy class—of course. I am a writer…
October 11, 2018
Writer Encouragement
Voice of Negativity

The voice of negativity is a plague for writers. I know you’ve heard that voice because I hear it…
September 11, 2018
Writer Encouragement
Cracks in the Porcelain

A recent purchase of a new tea cup taught me a lesson about fragile beauty when I discovered a…
August 11, 2018