Writer Encouragement
Procrastination 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-
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The Intentional WriterAdvice from a Debut Author
One month ago my first novel officially released. As you might guess, I am proud of finally achieving that…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeDream Fulfilled . . . Now What?
Several years ago, God placed a dream in my heart to write. I have always considered myself a good…
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Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #25—Embrace the Wait
This post may seem familiar. I began my very first post for the Embrace the Wait column with the…
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Devotions for WritersDrawing a Blank?
Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Revelation 1:19 NIV So,…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Be Passionate
Recently, I decided to upgrade and focus on my YouTube channel. When I first started it in 2006, my…
February 28, 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 -
The Intentional Writer
Tips to Look and Sound Professional on Video
Like it or not, most of us are spending time in front of a webcam. With the sudden onset…
February 8, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What to Write?
It was Sunday. I woke up fairly early (that’s 8 or 8:30 for me) and looked at the date.…
February 6, 2021 -
Embrace the Wait
Find Your Fellow Tesserae and Stick Together (Part 3): Don’t allow setbacks to keep you from chasing your writing dreams.
In this series of posts I’m interviewing writers who God has placed in my life to complete His divine…
February 5, 2021 -
Devotions for Writers
Beginnings and Endings
In the beginning. Genesis 1:1 Aren’t those delicious words? “In the beginning God…” Wouldn’t you have loved to be…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Goal Setting?
As we start a new year, most people have decided upon New Year’s resolutions, or made new goals. Most…
January 29, 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 -
The Intentional Writer
10 Ways to Help Fellow Writers (Without Spending Money)
When it comes to marketing, most of us can use all the help we can get. Savvy authors know…
January 8, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Was Your Childhood Dream?
“God hears and remembers your childhood dreams.” I read this phrase on a social media post by author Angela…
January 6, 2021 -
Embrace the Wait
Find Your Fellow Tesserae and Stick Together (Part 2): Improve Your Health to Improve Your Clarity
In my last post I explained that our writing journey should not be a solo trip. God has placed…
January 5, 2021 -
Devotions for Writers
Completion
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 21:6 (NIV) Do you finish what…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Baby Steps
After my accident, I was eager to get back to my old life. Why wouldn’t I? I was in…
December 29, 2020 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Alexis A. Goring
Alexis A. Goring got her writing start as a very young girl. For a few years, her mother required…
December 26, 2020 -
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 -
The Intentional Writer
What’s on Your Writer’s Wish List?
The Christmas season is an excellent time to expand your writing resources. Here are some suggestions of items you…
December 8, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
National (What?) Month
As you are reading this, it is December, the last month in the slog that has been 2020. Many…
December 6, 2020 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #22 – Find Your Fellow Tesserae and Stick Together (Part 1)
I am convinced that my writing journey is not just about me. God has a master plan to use…
December 5, 2020 -
Devotions for Writers
Confidence in Your Call
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to…
December 3, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Make Every Moment Count
Fifteen years ago a high school football standout was diagnosed with brain cancer his senior year. He approached me…
November 29, 2020
