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Do you find there are certain times of the year where you feel more productive? Seasons where you realize more of your goals than others? If you’re nodding your head “yes” you’re not alone! And because of that, I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you today. I think, for me, my productive times are the summer months. There are a lot …
Who doesn’t love a big, ol’ dose of encouragement when the doldrums strike? Let’s be honest. We all do! Since writing is a solitary career, I’ll use that as an example. Writers face unique challenges that others who work outside the home may not. Our vocation is a rather unconventional calling. We rarely keep regular hours. Our computers are our …
Recently, I lamented to a writer-friend about how tired I was. Perhaps, you’re there, too. Pressing on. Maybe you’re a writer. Or an artist. Or a creative who’s walked a similar path. The one marked Guts. The one opposite its counterpart, Glory. Though the two paths intersect, rarely do they meet–at least on the same day. And sometimes, not even …
This was the third year I attended the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) conference. I think every year outdoes the last. (Check out Wednesday’s post where I shared highlights and photos of the 2013 ACFW conference in Indianapolis.) Other than the long drive from my neck of the woods to the great state of Indiana (and the exhausted state my …
Well, as I type this post I’m exhausted. Happily so, but bleary-eyed nonetheless. My suitcase sits in the bedroom floor and still needs unpacked. The house is a little dusty, my office somewhat of a mess, and there are a hundred things on my To Do list. (Well, maybe not a hundred. But dozens!) Today I thought it might be …
Fall. That glorious season of candy corn color. Not quite here, but almost. Some folks dread summer’s fading palette, but I’ve always loved the more vibrant shades of saffron, cinnamon, and orange. Where others see death of what was, I see hope of what’s yet to come. In last year’s post, My 20 Favorite Things about Fall, I talked about God’s handiwork and how His …
As a Christian writer I feel a keen sense of duty. To God. To the lost. To those who are struggling in their walk. To my craft. Because I write Christian fiction, I want to portray life realistically–without the rose-colored glasses, but, too, with immeasurable hope that only comes in Jesus Christ. I like “happily ever after.” The sweet, “feel good” …
Happy Friday, everyone! Hope this finds you well and looking forward to the weekend! (Help yourself to a slice of that decadent chocolate cake above–yummm!) I thought it might be fun today to do an end of the week wrap-up. In other words–let’s chit chat about what’s going on in each other’s lives. Pull up a chair, grab your plate, and …
Recently, I spoke with a friend who was at a low point. So much so that she said, “I quit. I’m giving up.” “You can’t.” I told her. “I won’t let you. You’ve got this.” “But you don’t understand, Cindy. It’s always been so easy for you.” (I’d been told something similar in college. Didn’t care for it then, and I still don’t now.) …
When I first started writing, I used anything I could get my hands on–tablets, stationery, legal pads, almost anything would do. It was a big day when I graduated to a typewriter. Then a word processor. Then a computer. I had arrived! I was finally going to be a real writer! Squeee! Ahhh If only… If only there’d been Writing 101 waaayyy …
