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The Intentional Writer
What to Do When the Conference Is Over

A few days ago Annette’s Embrace the Wait column listed good strategies to prepare for a writers’ conference. Conferences…
March 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Let’s go to Camp

I never went to camp as a child. For a variety of reasons, it wasn’t my thing. Even though…
March 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #13 – Be Conference Ready

Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…
March 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Weights and Measures

“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” Exodus 1:8 (NKJV) Joseph enjoyed a…
March 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Just Do IT

Recently, I started writing a passion project. It is a twist on a favorite film of my childhood. I’ve…
February 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Lynette Eason and Lorna Seilstad

Lynette Eason has won multiple awards for her heart-stopping romantic suspense novels. In our interview, she talks about her…
February 26, 2020
The Intentional Writer
How to be a Helpful Critique Partner

Last month I talked about how useful critiques are for writers, because they provide important feedback that helps us…
February 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Be Still?

Be still and know that I am God . . . That line from Psalm 46:10 is one of…
February 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #12 – Be On Guard Against Pride

I once did a brief stint as a nanny. I absolutely loved the baby I took care of, but…
February 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Personal Directive

“Lord, what about him?” John 21:21 (NIV) (Read John 21:15-22) Have you seen someone reach quick success? Maybe you’ve…
February 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Know Your Strengths

Because of my brain injury, I’m a big fan of making progress. I learned after my accident progress is…
January 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Author Tari Faris & the Authors of the Homefront Heroines Novella Collection

Tari Faris’s debut novel, You Belong With Me, is a multi-layered contemporary romance that brought tears to my eyes and…
January 26, 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
The Afterword
Telling Stories of Foster Care and Adoption

We are closing out 2019 with this episode on foster care and adoption and how the stories we share…
January 10, 2020
The Intentional Writer
How to Face A Critique

Does the word critique fill you with dread? It shouldn’t. I have learned most of what I know about…
January 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Goals . . . We Have Goals

It is the dawn of a new year, even a new decade, and people are talking about goals. I…
January 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #11 – Make a Fresh Start and Renewed Commitment to Writing

One of my favorite quotes from a fictional character is Anne Shirley’s profound declaration that, “Tomorrow is always fresh,…
January 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Allegiance to the Call

“I have done as you have commanded.” Ezekiel 9:11 (NIV) In our passage, the man with the writing kit…
January 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stay in Your Lane

Recently, we experienced flooding rains in the community I live in. The rains covered the roads to the point…
December 29, 2019
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Authors Brenda S. Anderson, Amanda Barratt & Regina Scott

Brenda S. Anderson writes gritty, authentic, life-affirming fiction that will touch your heart and your spirit. This is the…
December 26, 2019
The Afterword
Young Voices and Young Authors

Creativity flows when we provide safe and open environments for writers. Offering space for progression and permission to fail…
December 10, 2019
The Intentional Writer
Invest in Yourself

If you want to do excellent work you need to invest in quality tools. A cook needs good knives.…
December 8, 2019
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Do I Want To Be?

As I am writing this, it is the week of Thanksgiving. I am moving. My wife and I coordinate…
December 6, 2019
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #10 – Keep your creative juices flowing

During this busy season it can be difficult to find time for creativity. The left side of our brains…
December 5, 2019
Devotions for Writers
devoted words

“Every pot…will be holy to the Lord Almighty.” Zechariah 14:21 (NIV) The book of Zechariah speaks to a nation…
December 3, 2019