Create. Motivate. Inspire.
On Writing: 5 Insights from C. S. Lewis
Need a bit of insight as you ready the pen or laptop today? Consider the following from one of…
November 23, 2016-
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Writer EncouragementWhat’s Your Perspective?
Elaine Marie Cooper With six simple words, a writer friend completely changed my perspective: “You have had a great…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeComing Up Next . . .
When I watch a talk show or news program, I appreciate a good transition. That’s all the time we…
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A Word in SeasonEyes Wide Open
Writers can walk through life with our eyes wide open. Poet Robert Frost said, “How many things have to…
November 3, 2016 -
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THIS IS WAR!
Tackling a writing project can be a battle—a hard-fought conflict with procrastination, fear, insecurity, and self-discipline. We’ve all authored…
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Writer EncouragementThe Power of a Literary Paintbrush
Elaine Marie Cooper We’ve been doing quite a bit of painting at our house lately. A lot of painting.…
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Check Your Writer’s Pulse!
It’s time for a check-up. Take a deep breath and consider this: What do you love most about writing?…
September 23, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementWill I Ever Write Again?
Elaine Marie Cooper I don’t think there is a writer among us who does not ask this question at…
September 8, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Excuses, Excuses
“Dear Mr. Blog Manager, please excuse Carlton for being late with his post. Life has happened. Thank you.” Sound…
September 6, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementBe Careful How You Live
Elaine Marie Cooper “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of…
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Touching Soul and SpiritThe Hawk of Heaven and the Bush Hog
Bush hogging helps me clear my head (no—that’s not hunting wild hogs in the bush). It’s a farm implement…
July 27, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementExpert Gardeners – Expert Editors
Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…
July 23, 2016 -
Truth Be Told, UncategorizedFill ‘Er Up
A pastor friend of mine had come through a really rough stretch and was reexamining his call. A counselor…
July 9, 2016 -
Truth Be Told
Sober Judgment
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment. Romans 12:3…
June 29, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementA Time For Everything
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV As I…
June 22, 2016 -
Touching Soul and SpiritDazed by the Fall
A couple of years ago, I was working in my barn and needed a small roll of wire hanging…
May 30, 2016 -
WARFARE!Why is it So Hard to Rest?
Why is it so hard to rest? To take a break? To “do nothing”? Years ago, I remember the…
May 26, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support
Write, Wait…Marinate!
What a day. We’ve been fighting to stay in the zone, our fingers flying over the keyboard searching for…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedMaking a List and Checking It Twice
The other day I was waiting on my son to get out of an event, and, because I was…
May 11, 2016 -
Writer Encouragement
When Plans Change
By Elaine Marie Cooper Life can throw curveballs at you. You’re certain one moment what will take place tomorrow.…
May 10, 2016 -
Touching Soul and SpiritDreamers Wanted
Of the human experience, one of the saddest realities is the adult who never achieves his or her dreams.…
April 30, 2016 -
Writer Encouragement, Writing Conference
Seven Reasons to Attend a Writers Conference
It’s Spring once again and time to consider attending a writers conference. Of course you have many reasons not…
April 21, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.
Write, Submit, Repeat
By all accounts, it was a productive year. Articles were accepted for publication. A book contract hung on my…
April 10, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedQuite an Odd Couple
One of my favorite television shows of all time is the classic Odd Couple from the 1970s (not the…
April 9, 2016 -
Truth Be ToldAromas
“For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are…
April 2, 2016
