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Something I’ve learned over the years (and you probably have, too) is there are talkers and there are doers. It applies to every facet of life, but let’s think about it in the context of writing today. With the variety, ease, and rapid fire of social media we’re constantly bombarded by word counts and statuses. What looks good in public. …
There are some things on the path to publication you won’t know. Things people won’t tell you. Not because they deliberately try to withhold information, but because the journey’s so different for everyone. Some folks will offer businesslike advice while others will share more practical and helpful tips—what worked for them, how they muddled through, and what they did while …
If you’ve visited my cyber home for very long, you know many of my posts center around love and encouragement. Why? Well—I’m glad you asked. Love and encouragement are near and dear to my heart for a couple reasons. We live with enough negativity in this old world. Folks are starved for joy. I’ve experienced adversity. Perhaps, you have, too. That’s why you need some good, old-fashioned …
I’m a people-lover. And because I care about people (YOU) I love to spread joy! I’ve had some disappointments. I’ve walked the valley. (I’ve shared some of those trials here and here.) I think when we experience life’s heartaches, we view others’ hardships through a fresh lens. We’re more inclined to nitpick less, listen better, and love more. Sometimes, it’s …
In college I had a professor who always opened class with “Remember, there are no stupid questions.” He was a kindhearted fellow, a gentle soul who extended a lot of grace to his students and everyone adored him. As you might expect, because of his open demeanor and his desire to help there were always a lot of questions. And …
If you write and you’re serious about publication, listen up: writing conferences are a must. At some point in your career you’ll have to decide which conference best suits your needs, but if you are serious about furthering your craft and honing your skills, this is the best way to do it. There is nothing like learning, growing, and networking …
Sometimes Mondays bring a mixed bag of emotions. We dread them, embrace them, or simply accept them as a matter of course. It only stands to reason that if we have a lot going on in our lives, the first day of our work week can overwhelm. It makes sense, too, when we look forward to something we approach Mondays …
Writing is a subjective thing. While there are rules, styles, and formats to follow, at the end of the day the writer’s heart still remains a mystery. We can’t explain it, rationalize it, or put it in a box. Because it’s impossible to measure creativity, the depth and breadth of talent is unpredictable. What makes sense in the traditional vein …
Well, it was an interesting week. (Yes. That sublime word—interesting.) We’ll get to the encouraging part of this post in a moment. We cat-sat for our educator son while he attended a technology seminar in the great state of Florida. You know… Learning. Hard Rock Cafe. Cocoa Beach. Tough job, but someone had to do it. Henry, our son’s beloved, …
Summer used to be my most productive season. I’d make a list of goals, hunker down for the duration, and set about my task. With a few exceptions, I’d accomplish nearly everything on my list. Well—not so this summer. This summer has been a busy season. It’s been a poignant time marked with highs and lows. The highs came with …
