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“You can do it. I have faith in you!” Simple words. Profound message. If not for those encouraging affirmations, where would many of us be today? Probably parked in neutral paused at the intersection. Without encouragement, life overwhelms. We’re not motivated to try harder, aim higher, or move forward because our effort seems pointless. Nothing makes sense. Sure, we can …
I can. Don’t you just love those words? I do! I can is positive and leaves me with a sigh-worthy feeling. Those two words are the mindset of positive people and who doesn’t appreciate that quality? Happy, upbeat, good-humored folks make us feel good. Rarely, have I heard anyone say, “Gee, I wish Pleasant Polly would pack up her bag …
I’ve heard more than a few writers proclaim “It took hardly any effort– the words just poured onto the page! Why, my book practically wrote itself!” Now, if that’s you, please don’t take offense. Some folks just shake, rattle, and roll a wee bit different from others. I must admit, though, I always have a few thoughts when I hear …
Hello, all! This is an updated post, but one I think you’ll enjoy. Like other little girls, I often played “pretend.” I dreamed I was a princess, a Barbie, a mermaid, or a teacher. It changed from day-to-day. Between the ages of seven and eight, something else stirred within me. I realized I wanted to tell stories, too. I don’t know that I …
In today’s world we’re very visually motivated. Because of savvy marketing gimmicks, we often make decisions based on eye appeal and not performance. Bells and whistles and cross-the-heart promises sell us everything from dressed-up paperweights to lighter-than-air feather dusters–and usually, all for a mere $19.95. From cleaning supplies, food, clothing, make-up, and countless everyday products to the more costly things such …
If you write, no doubt you’ve been asked, “Why do you do it?” Is it for the neck cramps, back aches, carpal tunnel, or crossed eyes? Our 10+ hour days at the computer? How about the bonbons on a silver tray via our assistants? Perhaps, we write for the fame, fortune, and accolades. Hmmm…So many reasons. So difficult to decide. …
While growing up, one of the phrases I seemed to remember the most was “Don’t burn your bridges.” Uttered in stern admonition with an almost Sunday morning reverence, those words seemed to roll off people’s tongues easier than any other piece of advice. I discovered the general meaning associated with those words early in life, and I took them to heart, …
Writers love words. That’s why we write. We like rolling words around on our tongue. We like the mental imagery we can create with words. It humbles us to know that our words change lives–that our stories stay alive long after we’ve finished telling them. Writing may seem like such an intangible thing, but when you stop and think about it, …
In today’s world we’re very visually motivated. Because of savvy marketing gimmicks, we often make decisions based on eye appeal rather than performance. Bells and whistles and cross-the-heart promises sell us everything from dressed-up paperweights to lighter-than-air feather dusters–and usually, all for a mere $19.95. From cleaning supplies, food, clothing, make-up, and countless everyday products to the more costly things such …
Making every word count. This is the advice of most literary professionals. Editors, agents, and critique experts espouse brevity over lengthy passages of empty prose. Since there are literally thousands of writers vying for readers’ attention (and hard-earned dollars), it would seem only prudent that we heed that advice. Unless, of course, our goal is to write for ourselves and …
