A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Keep Rolling
I love quotes, motivational thoughts, words of wisdom or whatever you like to call them. The writer in me…
July 6, 2024-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
An Ode to ______ship
Summer is ending, and that means teachers like me (and maybe you) are getting ready to go back to…
August 6, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Journaling, Journaling Through the Year
Happy Journalversary to me! Yes, I made up a word, but, as I write this post, it’s a very…
November 6, 2020 -
Becoming an Author5 Creative Writing Prompts for the Quarantined Writer
If you, like the rest of the world, have been stuck inside of your home because of the Coronavirus,…
April 9, 2020 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeFor Writers: 7 Tips to Silence the Negative Voices in Your Head
Following the dream of becoming a writer involves so much more than just learning how to write. Sure that’s…
July 29, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceJobs in your “Inbox” and more
Magazine writing jobs sent straight to your inbox? Yes, it is true. I get them every morning. So how…
June 12, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Sex
Jim held a gray spheroid up to the light. “So Doc, you’re saying the sex of this alien was…
February 13, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Alien Digest
The autopsy window allowed Jim a clear view of the good doctor’s grim work. The gray-skinned corpse had been…
January 16, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
November 9, 2016 -
StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
October 11, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceMisheard, Misused, Misspelled Words
This month’s post is all about words you might be hearing and saying and, consequently, writing improperly. We’re not…
September 17, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingRemember Your Christian Foundation: Seminary in 5 – Spiritual Formation
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
September 12, 2016 -
StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
September 11, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingBetter Understand God’s Instruction — Try Triangulation
As a Christian writer in your life or in your writing it is not merely about what you want…
May 21, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedA Shell of a Draft . . .
Shortly after moving to the Islands, a new habit easily became walking early on the beach. On one particular…
February 18, 2016 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeTime to Write—The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
We writers are an odd lot. We’re driven to write, spending time composing poetry, writing books, researching articles. We…
February 11, 2016 -
Child's Craft, UncategorizedWhere to Begin?
Where to begin? I had a friend ask me this question recently, who is interested in writing a young…
January 15, 2016 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
Move Forward with Your Writing By Looking Back
I’ve found the writing path to be the journey of a lifetime. At times it’s fraught with discovery and…
January 11, 2016 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
Tips for Catching & Storing Writing Ideas
As a writer, I’ve come to realize the value—and the elusiveness—of writing ideas. They come and go like beautiful…
November 4, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
9 Things for Your Writing Vault
We all know the value of saving for the future. The truth is that’s not just good financial advice—it’s…
October 7, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingImprove Your Writing With Your Spiritual Gift
If you are a born again follower of Christ then you have been given a spiritual gift or gifts.…
October 3, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life13 Things that can Steal Your Writing Joy
Writers have a love/hate relationship with putting words on paper. Sometimes it’s difficult because of the process. Other times…
September 8, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictPicturing Your Characters
As writers, we do many things to capture what drives our characters. We’ll complete questionnaires detailing their likes and…
September 4, 2015 -
Truth Be ToldPlanting the Seed
Devotions: Seeds to Grow Faith I still have a copy of the first sermon I ever preached. Imagine trying…
August 2, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeWhat to Pack for the Writing Journey
Early on I discovered a basic truth for writers. Publishing is a journey, not a destination. This holds true…
July 8, 2015
