A Writer’s Path
For those who want to write or are beginning the journey.
And God Sent a Boat – Saving a Writer from Doubt
You might not realize that writers have doubts and insecurities, that no matter whether they're published or not, they question their ability to produce something worthy of a reader's attention. Are you familiar with [...]
8 Reasons Writing is Like Playing Tennis
Last weekend I watched a professional tennis tournament. As a social tennis player, I was amazed at the difference between how the professionals play and how I play. I’m sure that most of the [...]
To Change or Not to Change (To Edit or not to Edit)
“Get fabulous flat abs in only 16 minutes a day!” Wow, only sixteen minutes? Why, that sounds easy enough. I’m sure I have sixteen minutes to spare. The girl in the photo sure has flat [...]
Lesson from a Book-Signing
I sat at my table near the food court in the mall, watching people pass and hoping they would decide to stop and buy one of my books. I’m kind of new [...]
Out of Control
How did I get myself into this mess? Oh, I remember now. I’d said, “Yes,” when the lady who leads our women’s ministry asked me to write a play for their next Christmas brunch. Playwriting [...]
The Guilty Writer
Recently, a friend said to me, “I don’t know how you do so many things!” I smiled and shrugged, afraid to take any credit, because I knew how much I didn’t get done. For example, [...]
Inspiration Point
What an inspiring place! It was my first trip to Yellowstone National Park, and we’d spent the day sightseeing. I didn’t know what to expect, other than the famous geyser, “Old Faithful.” [...]
The People in my Office
I know they’re waiting for me in there. Even when I forget, as soon as I walk into my office, there they are, the whole cast and crew, hanging around until I return to my [...]
Taking a Look Back Before Moving Forward
The New Year has arrived and I’m not ready yet! Have you ever felt like that? I felt that way about Christmas too, so does that mean time is moving faster or I’m running behind? [...]
What Writers Really Want for Christmas
Lately, I've read several lists of gifts for writers. While they may be practical, useful, and appreciated, I thought of several other things I'd like to have. Of course, being a writer, my imagination does [...]
What Writers Really Want for Christmas
Lately, I've read several lists of gifts for writers. While they may be practical, useful, and appreciated, I thought of several other things I'd like to have. Of course, being a writer, my imagination does [...]
Silencing the Scrooges
“Very few of you will ever be successful writers.” I was at one of my first writers’ conferences and the keynote speaker, a well-known agent, had just dropped a bomb over the audience. He continued [...]
