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Writing Short
I'm short.Really I am. I am only five foot, three inches or used to be. I think I am shrinking as I age.Lately my writing is short too. I am in the midst of writing devotions for an upcoming book for...
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Always Hope
No matter where you are in your writing, your life, your spiritual walk; there is always hope.When nothing seems to fall into place or when all things fall into place, there is always hope.One day our...
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ELEMENTARY MY DEAR WATSON :-)
Certainly, I know that many of you are aware of each of your grammatical and usage errors. Even so, as you read and edit your own writing, it is easy to miss these common errors as you are familiar...
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Misused Phrases
A few weeks ago, Clella shared"10 Elementary Errors"- when we use the wrong words in our writing.Shortly after reading her post, my newspaper editor sent out a link to a fun article about "15 Commonly...
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Prompt Response Contest -- Win FCWC Scholarship
Sonshine Scribes, the American Christian Fiction Writers Central Florida Chapter, invites you to enter the Prompt Response Contest.One talented winner will receive a scholarship to the Florida...
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The Most Annoying Word of the Year
"Whatever!""Whatever" has been proclaimed as the most annoying word for 2013 for the fifth straight year. It wins this honor by being rated by 38% of adults surveyed by the Marist College Institute...
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How Do You Walk a Turtle?
Writing can sometimes feel like you're trying to walk a turtle. Slow, clumsy, plodding and a bit stubborn. So take a cue from nature. Keep walking/writing one step/page at a time, even if it feels...
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ANTICIPATION
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Florida Christian Writers Conference February 26 - March 2, 201 So what is it that makes a difference in your writing? Sometimes for me it is anticipation. And...
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I Don't Know Your Name, But Thanks Nonetheless
Clker.com I brought you my writing, and you read it. I must have trusted you, for I left it with you—the prized notebook that held my heart on paper. You were only there one semester, a short...
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Writing More - A 2014 Book Marketing Strategy
What are the trends and predictions for book marketing in 2014?The Huffington Post recently ran a very interesting article by Penny Sansevieri with her forecast titled"Book Marketing Predictions for...
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Write Hard
I had to read this quote a couple of times to really absorb it. Ok, so I'm a bit slow.... At least when we write we have a chance to change it for the better before it's hanging out for the world to...
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You need...
What does a writer need?I could make quite a list, and I have as I'm anticipating an upcoming writers conference.But a post by Jeff Goins helped me narrow that list down a bit. (Thanks, Clella, for...
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The Gap – Ira Glass
I read and reread Ira Glass’s quote about creativity the past few months. Lots of wisdom and well worth your time to ponder:“Nobody tells people who are beginners — and I really wish somebody had told...
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WIP-BOMB
You all have heard of a photo bomb. Ok, here's one. I was taking pics of my daughter and her hubby, when this guy sneaked in behind. They were beginning another pose and I was behind my camera lens not...
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Inspiration from a Writers Conference
My recent trip to Florida Christian Writers Conference at the beautiful Lake Yale (above) left me with some real gems to share. I took Dan Walsh’s excellent workshop, “What Matters Most to Fiction...
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Book Nook: Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell
James Scott Bell, writing teacher extraordinaire, presents an innovative approach for novelists in his latest book, Write Your Novel from the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers, and Everyone...
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18 Things Creative People Do
18 Things Creative People DoThe Huffington Post recently ran an article titled, “18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently.” A fascinating article well worth exploring.Researchers have been...
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Heart Tablet
Write what is in your heart, while sporting the necklace of kindness and truth. Wonder what we would write if kindness and truth were left on the jewelry box?Thank the Lord that He will help us daily...
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DEADLINE/APRIL 15
I know nothing about income tax except it is one of those “have to” acts of life and is often used in the same sentence as “death.” How does an author know if tax is due the government? I guess if you...
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Websites for Writers
Need a little inspiration--a few questions answered?Take a look at these websites!I was inspired by Writer's Digest this month and their list of 101 Best Websites. I've listed a few I found there,...
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52 Weeks of Writing Tips
I have two bookshelves full of writing books. I am always on the lookout for a good reference book to help me continue to grow as a writer. I read a new one last week I am thrilled to recommend.52...
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Reading Can Lead to Writing
Most writers love to read. Have you ever considered how your reading helps your writing?I teach Creative Writing to high school students and we have what we call Reading Shares. I ask questions...
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A Memorial Moment
A few years ago, my mom and I visited my brother and his wife who lived outside Washington DC at the time. While there, we visited the Mall and the nearby memorials.When it comes to historical wars, my...
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How Do You Handle a Huge Writing Project?
I love hearing how other writers handle a huge writing project. As the old joke goes: how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.For writers, this expression melds into one word at a time.Some...
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