Do you regularly read a daily devotional magazine? Devotions are short, so they should be easy to write, wouldn’t you think? I used to think that, but, after writing some for publication, I discovered that it’s not easy at all. The fact that devotions are limited to 200-250 words means that you have to hook […]
Writing Craft
Grammar and Style Q & A
Are you a newbie writer? A seasoned pro? Grammar and style are important if you want to be published. So, newbies have questions, and published writers may have more questions as they delve into the details. The following questions are the ones asked of me over the years. What are style guides? The short answer? […]
Is Your Journal Like a Junk Drawer?
Do you have a junk drawer at your house—the place where you put stuff that might be useful someday? Mine contains a lighter, a magnifying glass, insect repellent, Krazy Glue, a ruler, mismatched coasters, and much more. Writers, your journals are much like your junk drawer. Journals tend to pile up on you—especially the handwritten […]
Journaling: Do You or Don’t You?
Do you journal regularly? Sometimes? Never? Some writers say they can’t do without journaling, while others have no use for it. I’ve found it useful at times, but I’ve let it lapse in recent years. I even bought LifeJournal ™ software, but I just haven’t spent enough time using it to really understand its value […]
Errors and Learning from Them
Gasp! I made a mistake on my blog last week that resulted in subscribers receiving two posts instead of one. I’m admitting this because they say the first step in learning from our errors is to admit them.