Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Skill Set
The first thing I learned after my accident was every brain injury is different. You’ve probably heard me say…
November 29, 2019-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind welcomes Eleanor Bertin, James R. Hannibal, & Deb Elkink
Eleanor Bertin is the author of Unbound, a modern twist on a timeless tale of the unique bond between…
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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…
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The AfterwordStories from the Kitchen
Cooking is ancient and every culture has its own twist on how food is prepared. Gathering together and “breaking…
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The Intentional WriterWhat’s the Big Deal About NaNoWriMo?
If you are a writer, you have probably heard of NaNoWriMo—National Novel Writing Month. Maybe you’ve tried NaNoWriMo in…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeJournal This
I bought a guided journal a month ago, and I have written in it every day thereafter. I deserve…
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Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #9 – Avoid Comparison
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripened pear. Each creamy, sweet, citrusy bite contains the perfect texture and flavor…
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Devotions for WritersEquipped for the Job
…Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Keep Motivated
This year has been a year of crazy weather in the South with abnormally high temperatures late into fall.…
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Novelists Unwind
Novelist Unwind Interviews Shawn Smucker, Stacy Monson, & Rachelle Dekker
Shawn Smucker writes stories with a poetic sensibility that makes me lose track of time and space. His debut…
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Writer EncouragementKing 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 -
The Afterword
Sports Stories
Some editors say sports stories are the hardest stories to write because we already know the endings. But readers…
October 10, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
What is Your Core Message?
Can you connect all your writing projects to one central theme? If you are like me, it may seem…
October 8, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
A Comma Here, A Comma There
I spent the better part of yesterday evening, into the night, grading analysis essays. As I marked up the…
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Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #8 – Leave Your Comfort Zone
The life of an introvert is whelming—not over, not under—just whelming. And that’s how I like it. When my…
October 5, 2019 -
Devotions for Writers
SEIZE the Day!
“Pharaoh…is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity.” Jeremiah 46:17 (NIV) Do you know anyone who talks…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
T.M.I.
How does a writer figure out what to say? My first writing step is to brainstorm as many ideas…
September 29, 2019 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Guests Caleb Breakey & Cynthia Roemer
Caleb Breakey and his wife Brittney are so dedicated to pursuing careers as novelists that they spent their wedding…
September 26, 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 -
The Afterword
How Local Authors & Local Bookstores Support Local Economics
Big box book chains are struggling, but local bookstores are surging again after decades of decline. How do local…
September 10, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
Are You “Almost” an Author?
Do you identify yourself as an author? A writer? If not, it’s time to start. You are a writer…
September 8, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
You Are . . .
Your not going to like what I say. You might feel like pulling you’re hair out. I am assuming…
September 6, 2019 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #7 – Find a Dedicated Space to Write
My husband spoke to me tenderly—our gaze connected over the twinkling candlelight. In the background, the muffled hum of…
September 5, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stay Focused
One of the biggest problems most people with brain injuries experience is problems with attention / concentration. Sometimes it…
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Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Talks with Carrie Turansky and Rachel Fordham
This month’s guests Award-winning author Carrie Turansky, intrigued by a Facebook post, discovered the British Home Children Advocacy and…
August 26, 2019
