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-
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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
