Why We Are Christian Writers

We all write for a reason. Whether it’s to make a living or to get your thoughts on paper, you have a purpose for putting words on paper. Have you ever thought about that purpose? Do you know why it is you happen to be a Christian writer, specifically? I’m willing to bet it’s for […]

Coping As A Writer When Life Happens

As a writer, I strive to write daily. It’s good to get in the practice of daily writing. I have discovered that the more you write, the more you write. But what happens when life gets so crazy that daily writing is simply not possible?

Remembering Why I Write

Sometimes I wonder why I write. Is anybody listening? Do people care what I have to say? Do you have those questions? Do you ever think, “Why do I write? Does anybody out there even care?” Let’s face it: being a writer is hard work. It’s not easy and it’s often filled with loneliness and […]

Why Do You Write?

Have you ever asked yourself that question? Why are you writing? If you are just starting out as a writer, or if you have written for a long time, we most likely have something in common. At one point, we have probably asked ourselves why we are writing. It’s a simple question, but one that […]

When Is It Okay To Step Away From Your Work?

That blinking cursor taunts me. Having a work in progress can be very draining. As much fun as it is to work on it, sometimes I just want it done. My current work in progress is a memoir about worship; how important it is and how I struggle with it. I’m putting a lot of […]

Three Quick Tips Becoming A Better Christian Writer

Twenty years ago as I worked on my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) I was assigned as a TA to teach writing. Even though I had written what felt to me like a lot of essays and papers, there is nothing quite like teaching a subject to make one sit up […]