For the past two years, I’ve been pouring myself into a memoir. I spent time brainstorming, planning, writing, editing, and finally settled on my plan of action. I wrote about ten chapters and have been fine-tuning them. I asked a couple of friends to read through what I had so far to get some feedback. After talking with them, I had a painful … [Read more...]
A Much Needed Push (For The Christian Writer)
February 25, 2013 by 6 Comments
I’ll never forget that first day of class. It was my junior year of college and I enrolled in – what I thought – would be a blow-off class. Boy was I wrong. It was a communications class with a new professor by the name of Dr. Hensley. Hensley got up, stared at us until we quieted down, and said: “I am not Mr. Rogers. I don’t like you … [Read more...]
Two Ways To React To Editing
February 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
Recently, I worked on a group project with several writers. After getting our initial thoughts on paper, we gave our thoughts on each other’s writing. Then it was time to move to the next step. Editing We sent the work to a professional editor to look at. A couple of weeks later, I received what looked like a graded term paper in my inbox. … [Read more...]
Critiquing versus Criticism
February 12, 2013 by 11 Comments
One of the things that happens as a writer is you are subject to other people’s comments and opinions. Those opinions can either be positive or negative, constructive or destructive. Unfortunately, if you write, blog or guest post, there is no way around it. However, I’ve discovered there is a significant difference between criticizing and … [Read more...]
I Am Not A Starving Artist
January 23, 2013 by 13 Comments
Three weeks ago, my husband and I were out looking at cars. We walked into a dealers shop and a manager came out to meet us. After showing us around, he turned to me and asked, … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Define Success As a Christian Writer
January 14, 2013 by 7 Comments
Writing for God is decidedly different from being an average writer. What we do, how we do it and even what we gain from it are unique experiences. We write because God has given us a voice and we want to use that voice to bring others closer to him. Our goals should not be to make money or become famous. But since those are the things generally … [Read more...]
When Will I Start To Make Money From A Blog?
January 9, 2013 by 10 Comments
When I first started out, I saw blogging as an extension of my offline life. I helped people in real life. I was in business and so I thought I could bring that aspect into my site. It's been a journey (a rather long one) and I've learned a couple of things when it comes to how to make money from a blog. Job boards I started out with a job … [Read more...]
Is it Time for Me to Quit Writing?
December 17, 2012 by 5 Comments
Every writer asks this question at some time, maybe many times. Christian writers ask it right along with all the others. Every Christian knows that it is not God’s plan for us to be scared or confused or unproductive. When we feel this way, we have wandered off God’s path into Satan’s wilderness. … [Read more...]
Why We Are Christian Writers
December 16, 2012 by 13 Comments
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 the same reason as me. … [Read more...]
Remembering Why I Write
December 12, 2012 by 12 Comments
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 besetting doubts. But when we write for … [Read more...]
Resistance: The Writer And The Struggle
December 10, 2012 by 26 Comments
There is a struggle every writer experiences. An invisible war one wages against. This struggle and battle is called... … [Read more...]
Why There’s No Market Called “Everyone”
November 14, 2012 by 21 Comments
Did you know that not every sick person wants to get well? In his book, "The Gospel Of 'Yes'", Mike Glenn shares the story of the lame man in the bible who waited for 38 years to get his healing. One day, Jesus came by and asked him if he wanted to get well. Instead of giving a straight yes or no answer, the man listed why he had not … [Read more...]
