Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write!
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write! “Help! I don’t have time to write!” Have you ever shouted those words? At least in your head? Me, too. I felt the exact same way at the beginning of 2022. Between my personal interests, relationships with God, family, and friends, and our […]
Self-Publisher or Printer?
Self-Publisher or Printer? You’ve edited your manuscript. Now what do you do? It’s time to publish it. And there are two mainstream means of doing that here in the US: self-publishers and printers. What’s the difference? Let’s define some terms, in a more encyclopedic way. A publisher prepares and issues […]
All About Editing
All About Editing “Editing requires a lot of problem-solving and balances the raging abstract of actually writing the story with the more analytical, objective process of shaping it.” – Thia S. Writing this blog post on editing gave me the same headache and boredom that real editing causes. Friend, editing […]
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break We all need a break from writing on occasion. Sometimes that break is needed to help a family member or complete another project. Sometimes it’s just our own mental need for a respite from the plotting and character development. Breaks […]
How Did You Write a Whole Book?
How Did You Write a Whole Book? “Hiya! I’d really enjoy getting to know you. Want to chat?” I emailed a young lady I had only formerly been acquainted with.She typed back, “Yeah! That sounds great. I’d also love to know how you actually wrote a whole book! And how […]
What You Do is Not Who You Are
What You Do is Not Who You Are Have you noticed, in English, we have a title adjoining nearly every occupation? Get this. I’m cooking, therefore, I am a cook. I’m reading, therefore, I am a reader. I’m swimming, therefore, I am a swimmer. I’m writing, therefore, I’m a writer. […]
I’m No Expert
I’m No Expert “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers.” (James 3:1a) As excited as I am to share my thoughts and experiences with you on this blog, I wanted to make one point clear. I’m no expert. I am continually studying, growing, and experimenting with […]
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person There are several characters whose lives will impact the hero in my newest book. As I was writing, I searched for a way to incorporate more of their thoughts, emotions, and struggles into the book. My biggest dilemma? The book is written in […]
I’m Bored?
I’m Bored? I slouched in my chair, blowing a sigh out my lips and making a funny sound.My sister looked up from across the room. “What’s wrong?”“Oh, nothing. I’m just bored.”“You have writer’s block again?”“No, I know what’s coming next. I even know what words I want to use to […]
Find it Flawed
Find it Flawed My older sister, a cousin, and I were sitting in my aunt’s living room making potholders. After discussing the variety of topics young girls do, we turned our minds to more spiritual things. We spoke about God and how He is perfect. He never says or does […]