Whether you’re able-bodied, disabled, or experiencing one of life’s many storms, every writer needs a strategy to stay focused. (Click-to-Tweet) Hello, writers! My name is Yvonne Weers and I’ve had my share of setbacks over the years. In fact, the longer I’m involved in this business, the more people I meet who struggle with health issues, are caregivers, or have …
Writer’s Fog… The Struggle Is Real
Do you ever wonder where the day went? How about the past three months? Maybe, for a moment, you have to think about that. No worries. I understand. It’s part of the malady. A symptom of overwork and exhaustion. A byproduct of euphoria and anticipation. The thing we hesitate to name. Writer’s fog. (Click-to-Tweet) Huh? Is that really a thing? Yes, …
When Dreams Die via Janalyn Voigt
I think if we’re honest, everyone has dreams. We dream different things, but each of us has an intrinsic desire to see our goals come to fruition. We long to see those little seeds of hope, our most fervent desires, sprout and blossom into something beautiful. Something successful. Today please welcome my friend Janalyn Voigt as she shares what happened when …
How Smashed Sunglasses Renewed My Vision and Increased My Faith via Kass Fogle
Hello, friend—So happy you stopped by! I hope the summer’s treating you well and that you’re able to take a brief respite from the heat. In the Ozarks where I’m at, I don’t mind telling you—it’s HOT. Yesterday it was a not-so-pleasant ninety-eight degrees with a heat index of 107. OH. My. Word. *please pass the sweet tea* Key things …
The Writer’s Power Tool via Sherrinda Ketchersid
Today we welcome my friend Sherrinda Ketchersid to the blog. Sherrinda is a pastor’s wife, mom to four, and a fun-loving word-weaver. Join us now as we chat about the greatest power tool in writers’ imaginations. Take it away, Sherrinda! Writers live life with a perpetual question swirling through our minds. This question draws deep from the well of …
Author Newsletters: Why They’re Important
Do the words “author newsletter” strike fear in your heart? Depends who you ask, of course. To our readers, we certainly hope not! We love you. We want you to love us (authors), too. We hope you enjoy hearing from us! To my writing friends who tremble at the mere thought of adding yet another thing to your must-do list—no …
A Scattering of Thoughts via Taylor Bennett
Today we welcome my blog guest Taylor Bennett, teen author and my new friend, as she shares “a scattering of thoughts” and favorite quotes that have touched her life. Take it away, Taylor! Words are some of my favorite things in the world—a single strand of them, a mere sentence, has the power to transform a day, a week, …
Can the Weary Writer Write? via Julia Kay
Today we welcome Julia Kay to the blog. Julia is a talented writer and a wonderful friend. I met Julia several years ago through our local ACFW chapter, and since then, we’ve shared many wonderful adventures. Julia writes women’s fiction and she is a 2016 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist. So happy to have you, Julia! You grab the mugs and I’ll pour …
Chasing Dreams via Kimberly Rose Johnson
Today please welcome author Kimberly Rose Johnson. In addition to writing, Kimberly and I share some common interests—specifically, coffee and dark chocolate. (Those alone can kick-start any relationship, right?) Please sit back, settle in, and soak up the encouragement. For a few moments, turn off the noise and dream BIG. Take it away, Kimberly! Have you ever had a …
Coffee Break and Catch-Up
Several weeks ago you may remember we talked about some temporary changes to the blog as I move forward with writing projects and additional commitments. If you missed any of the wonderful blog guests we’ve had so far, no worries! Grab a cup of joe—don’t be shy—and settle in for a bit. No need to put on your party duds. Your …