The first time I entertained the notion of writing for publication came when I was reading Guideposts magazine. A subscriber for several years, I thought perhaps I could be a contributor as well. One of its regular authors was Marion Bond West. I enjoyed reading her stories, and since she lived in the same area [...]
The focus on Valentine’s Day is to celebrate romantic love, that of couples who have found their soul-mates. I am forever thankful that I found mine. Yet love is so much more. It encapsulates everyone past or present who has leant meaning to my life by their support, their encouragement, their presence and their protection. [...]
Annie Laura Smith Along this writer’s path, there have been people who pointed the way to go. These are the experienced writers who have generously given of themselves to help those of us following behind. Without their help, I’d be lost in a sea of searching scribes, treading in a whirlpool of confusion. I want [...]
Most people don’t like criticism. At least I don’t. I like approval and affirmation, a pat on the back and a “Good job!” So it doesn’t come naturally to ask to be criticized. That’s like asking for my feelings to be hurt. When I first started writing, it was a private thing – something for [...]
For those who want to write, meeting someone who actually calls themselves a writer creates a certain amount of awe. I know, because that’s the way I was when I first embarked on this journey. I went to writing conferences and listened to published authors teach about their special area of writing. I sat at [...]
First, let me clarify my position. I have not reached the level of publication I desire, have not published books and am not on the Best Sellers List. However, I have been published, I have been on this journey a few years now, and I have learned a lot. One thing I've learned is that there [...]
I stood at the edge of the creek, about to jump over the narrow stream of water, thinking there were a lot of little creeks like that in the woods, when it occurred to me that maybe there weren’t a lot of creeks, but it was the same one I was crossing over and over [...]