Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Power of Encouraging Words
Earlier this month I received feedback and critique on my latest screenplay from the professional screenwriting website which currently…
May 29, 2024-
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Devotions for WritersPreach It!
Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I…
March 3, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stronger Together
As I write, the holiday season has begun and most people are spending time with friends and family. The…
November 29, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
What’s in Your suitcase?
“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…
May 3, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
Lord, Revive Me
My grandfather walked away from the Lord. Once a pastor, Pappy left the ministry and held a few…
March 3, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
Memorial
These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever. Joshua 4:7 NIV The book of…
June 3, 2021 -
Writing MentorsInterview with Writing Mentor Zoe M. MCCarthy
Why do you write? I was pegged an expressive analytic in a personality test I took through my company.…
May 22, 2021 -
Guest PostsSculpting a Masterpiece
The beautiful prose that came to mind in the shower somehow transformed into clunky sentences by the time I…
May 8, 2021 -
Devotions for Writers
Fertile Words
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God…
May 3, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
We All Fall
Twenty-four years ago, I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of my life: I fell off the commode…
April 29, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeAre You Ready for Success?
I read an article recently about actors that are great at what they do but not so great at…
April 6, 2021 -
Devotions for Writers
Has Fear Stopped You From Writing?
A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits…
April 3, 2021 -
Writer EncouragementProcrastination 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 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiA proven process for dealing with Rejection
The long-awaited email from the agent arrives. With a trembling hand, you open it. Polite greeting, generic praise and…
March 7, 2021 -
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 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseWhen You Feel Like Giving Up
Somewhere along the way doubts may have bubbled up and spilled over. Is the mystery, suspense, thriller genre still…
October 17, 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 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
How to Defeat the Dream-Stealers
I hadn’t been careful enough, and the creature had my scent. Fight or flight, but there’s nowhere to run.…
October 7, 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 -
Book ProposalsWe’re All Struggling
We’re all struggling in this craziness, but one thing is sure, we are writers! We push on and don’t…
August 25, 2020 -
Devotions for Writers
Lessons from a Cupbearer
“So we rebuilt the wall… for the people worked with all their heart.” Nehemiah 4:6 (NIV) Nehemiah was a…
August 3, 2020 -
Devotions for Writers
Mighty Writer
“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 (NIV) Did you know Gideon is listed in the Hall…
July 3, 2020