Many people delight in finding and knowing what their gift is but how many of us allow the gift to develop into all it can be? Talents are a gift from God. How we use the gift is up to us. Even with our gifts, it seems there are...
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The Importance of Staying Motivated as a Writer
Writing is a test of endurance. As I was once quoted as saying on Facebook, I thought the challenging part of writing was the writing, then I found out the edits were the challenge, then the publishing, then the marketing…Well, you get the picture. As one proceeds down the...
Writers..If you have a day job, don’t quit so soon
As a writer, it’s a harsh reality to note that most writers have supplemental careers while they focus on their craft. And if that is your lot, it’s not all bad. Having income from another source outside of your writing can be a great stress relief. Not having to...
Creating a Writing Ritual
A Ritual can be defined as: An established or prescribed procedure for a rite. While writing is often demanding, it is not a rite in the strictest sense of the word. However, creating a writing ritual can be a great way to establish a writing habit that takes you...
The Importance of Keeping a Writer’s Notebook
It struck me as odd that after being a writer for many years, journaling, publishing novels, short stories, and various articles, I’ve rediscovered a new tool in the writer’s arsenal that I wanted to share with you. While it should be obvious that writer’s need to, well, write, in...