Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Encouragement for writers”
I don’t know about you, but occasionally a recharge is in order. Be it a mid-summer slump, transitional doldrums, or weariness with the writing journey, sometimes it’s necessary to just unwind and take a load off—physically and mentally. If today’s that day for you, my friend, hurrah! Don’t be shy. Kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, and indulge. …
Writers plot. We create. We craft stories in a variety of genres. We show characters at their best, and even love ’em at their worst. Sometimes, our thoughts may take a different tack—a more exciting path—than what we’d originally intended. It’s an intense thing when this happens because, often, it’s during these spine-tingling times we realize what’s happening is beyond our …
You are not mediocre. You’re extraordinary! Sometimes, I may sound redundant. If I do— my apologies. Encouragement is the lifeblood of this blog, and judging from my behind-the-scenes stats, those are the posts that get the most hits. That tells me something. Positive messages and words of affirmation tend to resonate with you. While I do talk a lot about …
Hump day, slump day. Half-way through the work week, but still a few days left to go. What, then, is a writer to do when weariness sets in and motivation stalls? Well… We must press on, of course! (Thus the visual goodies above to kick-start some happy thoughts. Don’t pretend you’re immune to strawberries and chocolate—fibbing isn’t healthy.) I don’t …
Do you ever have those moments where everywhere you turn God brings the same thing into focus—over and over again? It’s like God’s trying to tell you something until you really get it. Well, the last few months have been like that for me. In fact, recently it seemed like one word popped up on a daily basis. As I …
I’ve noticed a theme in some of my favorite blogging circles. Energy lag. Exhaustion. Burnout. For writers especially, this seems to be the time of year where our resolve wears thin. Maybe we’ve had some let-downs. Perhaps, we’ve faced rejections, rewrites, and restructured goals. Maybe we wonder if it’s all still worth it—if this thing called “success” is really worth …
Yay! It’s Monday! Time to shine a light for Jesus! I’m sure you bounced out of bed just like I did. (Well… actually, it was more like a gentle thud of my feet hitting the floor in Tigger-like fashion. Not quite a bounce, but it’s the thought, right?) My spirit says go while my body says just five more minutes …
Sometimes, I may sound like a broken record. (If I do, please extend grace.) Since I’ve blogged for about three years now, I’ve covered multiple subjects from A to Z. Unless I glance back through pages of posts, it’s hard to remember everything I’ve shared. I’ve focused on slice-of-life vignettes, nostalgia, and life in the Ozarks. I’ve talked some about …
I think all of us can pinpoint times in life that are punctuated by craziness. Job stress, illness, and unforeseen events are just a few examples of what can happen in a heartbeat. And if we’re already exhausted, it doesn’t take much to topple our walls of resolve. The farther I go in the writing process, I realize just how …
Ahhh. After another round of snow and sleet last weekend, I’m just itching for warmer weather, sunshine, and…spring! It’s coming, folks. I can feel it! It’s been an odd winter and I’m excited about the approaching season. Record-breaking cold and sun-starved days do little to inspire me. Sometimes, it’s a challenge to push through and accomplish simple writing goals. And …
