Writer Encouragement
Will 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-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeExcuses, 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…
August 18, 2016 -
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., SupportWrite, Wait…Marinate!
What a day. We’ve been fighting to stay in the zone, our fingers flying over the keyboard searching for…
May 18, 2016 -
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 -
WARFARE!
Hike Your Own Hike
My husband Don is starting his Appalachian Trail (AT) hike on March 13th. He’s had this passion on his…
March 21, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support
5 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 -
Truth Be ToldTimely
My husband knows when to walk in the door with an apple fritter. Not that there is ever a…
March 4, 2016 -
Book Reviews, Writer Encouragement
Getting Reviews Part 2
Elaine Marie Cooper If you have not read Part 1 of this two-part series on getting reviews, click here…
March 3, 2016 -
Truth Be ToldUnplugged
Have you ever considered how spoiled we are by electricity. Instant light. Ready power. I remember when my husband…
February 26, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, Uncategorized
All Choked Up
Have you ever tried to impress people? Given that extra effort to stand out in the crowd, to get…
February 24, 2016 -
Things Every Writer Should Know, Writer Encouragement
Getting Reviews Part 1
by Elaine Marie Cooper Many authors, both new and the more experienced, get discouraged when hunting for knowledgeable readers…
February 17, 2016
