Writer Encouragement
Shades of Darkness
Elaine Marie Cooper I walked in my house the other day after a long car trip, and was surprised…
October 8, 2017-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedYee-Haw, Little Kitties!
I am the children’s pastor at my church, and yesterday was “Kids Day” during the worship service. That means…
October 6, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorHrotsvitha—Lessons from a Medieval Playwright
Until the last century, men dominated the realms of literature, letters, and learning. We read nothing of women exchanging…
October 2, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
You Can’t Make Them All
One of my favorite quotes is “Learn from the mistakes of others; you can never live long enough to…
September 6, 2017 -
A Word in Season
A Story to Tell
His life tells a story. Unexpected business caused the lawyer to stay home in Chicago a few extra days…
August 30, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementWings of a Writer
Note: I was inspired to write “Wings of a Writer” when I had the privilege of watching two mourning…
August 8, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Cooking Up Something Good
I currently have a guilty-pleasure television show. I’ve seen the episodes on Netflix at least twice apiece, and I…
August 6, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Writing With Disability -Featuring Writing of The Holy Bible – Part Three:
King David, Isaiah, Jeremiah: Inclusion of Their Sick and Crippled Picture a playground of children picking teams for…
July 27, 2017 -
Truth Be ToldTooth Be Told-Insights into Going to the Dentist
(This week my husband lost a crown while eating a piece of licorice—that in itself is probably worth a…
July 12, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeChocolate Ministry
I just returned from another writers conference, this one in my home state of Kentucky, and I was once…
July 6, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.The Wonder of it All
The Light of the World. The Chronicles of Narnia. The Chick-Fil-A Cow. Believe it or not, the aforementioned have…
July 5, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Disability Bible Series Part 2-Moses Writes of Skin Ailments and Speech Troubles
The Holy Bible, shows the stigma of disability and the encouragement and inclusion for the disabled, despite today’s protests…
June 25, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.3 Simple Ways to Grow as a Writer
Most days, writing brings us joy. Our brains stay on overdrive as we scribble ideas on scraps of paper,…
June 23, 2017 -
Truth Be ToldLesson Learned: Time Value
(I wrote this reflection several years ago. I smiled when I rediscovered it. I feel like the Apostle Paul…
June 12, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementDiscouraging Moments: How to Refocus
By Elaine Marie Cooper I had a very discouraging book signing last night in Saratoga Springs, NY for my…
June 7, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Through My Window
I recently discovered something startling, and I need to tell someone. Award-winning, internationally bestselling author Davis Bunn has been…
June 5, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Introduction to Writing Disability-Part One
In the upcoming months, I want to show you how easy it is to include disability traits when…
May 25, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.
Writing His Answer
I was immersed in online research for a work-in-progress when my computer froze and a warning banner flashed across…
May 23, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Cheesy Goodness
On a recent lazy Saturday afternoon I was switching the television channels and happened upon a rerun of The…
May 5, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Writing With A Disability: Q & A with John Wiswell by Kathryn M. B. Johnson
This month I’m featuring John Wiswell, a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror with a touch of humor…
April 29, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support
On Writing: Breaking Through Doubt and Fear
Please Lord, please…could I possibly get an honorable mention? Just one of those beautiful folders with a certificate inside.…
April 23, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Let’s Be Beautiful
There’s a whole lot of ugliness going on in this world. War, political infighting, abuse. It’s enough to make a…
April 5, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
John Elder Robison – Living and Writing with Asperger’s
The ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2017, and April is Autism Awareness Month with the…
March 29, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
There’s Chocolate in My Bucket
The other day, a post came through my social media feed from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, which…
March 5, 2017
