Are you my friend?
Friends Everyday I get new friend requests on Facebook and through my email It’s great to have so many people who want to be my friend. However, these aren’t real people. They [...]
How to Find the Story
So you went to a writers’ conference where instructors told you how to write. They gave tips about what to do and what not to do. But what they didn’t tell you is what [...]
Writing is a Team Effort, Thank God!
The common perception of writers is that they are isolated from the world, tucked away in a corner or small space with little to no human contact. Perhaps that used to be the way [...]
Looking for a brighter year ahead
May your 2022 be a year filled with blessings!
A Little Writing Humor
Writing can be stressful. But it can also be fun. Sometimes, you just need to laugh. People have been trying to communicate since life began on this planet. Snoopy understood the life of a writer. [...]
They Didn’t, But He Did
One of the pitfalls of writing is the risk of being rejected. No one wants to be rejected, and no matter how much you try to separate yourself from the writing, you take it personally. [...]
Do Writers Read?
Of course, they do! In fact, reading is one of the requirements for the job. So today, I’m taking a reader survey, since I’m also a reader and I’m interested in what reading habits you [...]
Are You Standing in Garbage?
“There I was, standing in a field of garbage,” the visiting missionary said. He was sharing a story about his search for a place to have an off-campus residence for some students in Africa whose [...]
When is a writer a success or a failure?
Success and failure. In today’s world, we are often defined as one or the other in whatever we do. Success can lift our spirits, motivate, and energize us, but failure can demoralize, depress, or stifle [...]
How to Find Joy in Writing Even When It’s Not Fun
Call me a rebel. Or a hypocrite. Or even a fake. But the truth is, I don’t always love writing. What, you say? Aren’t writers supposed to love writing? Now I know some do, but [...]
Writing with Ernest
Ernest Hemingway1 Ernest Hemingway was not my favorite author, in fact, I haven’t read most of what he’s written, but despite my own knowledge of his work, he was a successful author. [...]
How Writers Cope during the Pandemic
Social distancing on Little River Island in Maine, photo by Chuck Turk Appointments and meetings have been cancelled. Sports events have been cancelled. Vacations have been cancelled. Even going to church has been [...]
