A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Ready for Camp?
Writers conference season is upon us, and I have all the feels. I’m excited about seeing old friends, nervous…
May 6, 2022-
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Fantasy-Sci-FiYou Need to Attend a Scifi/Fantasy Writers Conference
Writer’s conferences are, once again, gearing up to welcome attendees. These annual conventions (in-person, online or a hybrid of…
July 8, 2021 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 30, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
We put on a Show And Saved the Day!
I remember watching a Carol Burnett Show sketch that spoofed the old Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland musicals. You know the…
July 10, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseHelpful Resources For Mystery/Suspense/thriller Writers
Technology today offers a wide selection of resources for writers in the form of YouTube instructional videos, simulcasts, zoom…
June 17, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterWhat 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 WaitSurvival 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 -
Book ProposalsBut My Writing’s Good…Why Can’t I Get An Agent?
I remember those days of whining to myself. “But it’s good. Everybody says so, especially all my friends and…
February 25, 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 -
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
A Whale, A Worm, and A Writer
What do a whale, a worm, and a writer have in common? Remember the story of Jonah in the…
July 6, 2019 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #4 – Divine Appointments
Conference season is upon us writers. With it comes euphoric highs, a whirlwind of preparation, and lightning storms of…
May 28, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Supported?
March is a conflicted month for me, it marks both my toughest fight and greatest victory. The 31st of…
March 2, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Right Stuff
Recently, I went to my local gym for a run. After I finished, a friend and another member approached…
January 29, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What’s an Extrovert to Do?
I just returned from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and there was much talk about how most writers…
June 6, 2018 -
Guest post archiveFour Ways to Recover from a Writers Conference by MR Shupp
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Enlightened. I struggled to stay awake on the drive home from the Ohio Christian Writers Conference, my…
November 16, 2017 -
Writers ChatOhio Christian Writers Conference Recap with Our Attendees
This week we have a recap of the inaugural Ohio Christian Writers Conference as the attendees discuss the ins…
November 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
November 9, 2017 -
A Little Red Ink, EditingConferences: Paid Critique
Conferences: The Paid Critique So you’re thinking about attending a writers conference, or perhaps you’ve already registered for one.…
July 29, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support5 Reasons NOT to Attend a Writing Conference
Conference season is upon us and social media is abuzz with encouragement to click a sign-up link and submit…
March 14, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementSimple Acts of Kindness
Kindness is such a simple word, yet all too often it seems vacant from our speech. Perhaps it’s the…
January 5, 2016 -
Writing ConferenceChristian Writing Conferences (USA) July 2015 – Feb 2016 (UPDATED)
Want a great investment idea for your writing career? Go to a Christian writers Conference. You will meet the…
July 18, 2015
