Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, Uncategorized
Top 5 Posts for Every Travel Writer
“My last point about getting started as a writer: do something first, good or bad, successful or not, and…
April 4, 2016-
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The Ministry of WritingYou Already Have a Writing Team
Like me you are probably trying to build a support team for your writing — a reading group, a…
March 26, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictUsing Pinterest for Ministry
Pinterest for Writers: Part 2 When I teach computer classes for Christian writers and speakers, many attendees are surprised…
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Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedFive More Confusing Word Pairs to Consider
We’re continuing to examine words that are used incorrectly. Enthused/Enthusiastic—Although enthused has become acceptable in standard usage, old school…
March 12, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
March 8, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedHow’s Your Posture?
One of the occupational hazards of the writing-editing life is back and/or neck pain as a result of poor…
February 27, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceFive More Confusing Word Pairs
For the past couple of posts, we’ve been focusing on confusing word pairs. Today will continue with a few…
February 22, 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 -
Grammar and GraceUnderstanding Lie and Lay
We’ll take a break from adding more confusing words to our list this time and focus only on…
February 9, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingCharacter Over Completion
I work like a mad scientist. When I am working on a writing project I am all in —…
February 8, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictUsing Pinterest for Writing Research
Pinterest for Writers – Part 1 If you’ve heard about Pinterest and think it’s only for women or crafters,…
February 6, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingFiction Writers are Teachers Too
Christian nonfiction writers receive all the credit for being the biblical and spiritual teachers. If we want to learn…
January 20, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorMore Is Caught Than Taught: A Fun Way to Develop Comedic Voice
More is caught than taught. This truism haunted me as I raised three impressionable children. Now it inspires me as…
January 19, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceHOW TO DRIVE EDITORS CRAZY- part 2
How to Drive an Editor Crazy, Part 2 By Lori Hatcher I’m a magazine editor. Every day I receive…
January 18, 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 -
The Efficiency AddictPractical Writing Habits
Welcome to 2016! I hope you’ve already begun your writing journey by creating a scene, outlining the bones of…
January 10, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceFive Confusing Word Pairs
The English language has many confusing words because of all of those homonyms and synonyms (don’t even get me…
January 9, 2016 -
Platform and BrandingBrand Basics – 2 Considerations For Writers
We’re familiar with a brand as it relates to corporations. When we think of Coke, McDonalds, and Nike these…
December 17, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCaseWriting Unforgettable Fiction—Part III
This time, we’ll look at Character Struggles, and how they help make unforgettable fiction. Here’s a great way to…
December 15, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting a Novel: The Gift of Bad Writing
I’m a firm believer in being efficient. Why waste time when a little planning can make such a positive…
December 10, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting a Novel in Three Steps
A fellow wordsmith recently shared his method for writing a novel. I was so intrigued by his straightforward process,…
November 23, 2015 -
Craft, Writing with HumorHow Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics
At first glance, making people laugh when addressing a sensitive topic seems absurd, maybe even callous. But then again, a little…
November 18, 2015 -
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
