Whatever your reason for writing, there’s a cost associated with it—time, resources, missed opportunities. What I’m suggesting goes beyond the old saying, “Time is money.” Effort Expended: Does writing “come easy” for you? If not, should you consider giving up? Many novice writers think that, if you’re called and/or gifted, the writing should be effortless. […]
Rather than talk about writing and marketing this week, I’ll share one of my Christmas meditations, A Christmas Gift for Everyone. In addition, I’d like to share Christmas articles by some of my favorite Christian writers. Lawrence Wilson’s “How I Discovered the Joy of Giving” Jim Watkins’ Christmas Quiz “The Making of a Christmas Tradition” […]
Are you trying to get your writing projects done while also preparing for Christmas? I confess, I’m not writing much right now. But, I am always collecting writing material. Here are some tips to help you come through Christmas and into the new year with a head full of writing ideas. Write a journal entry […]
Writer, author—you might say it makes no difference what you call yourself. To me, an author is someone who writes and publishes books, has a publicist, a fan following, speaking engagements, and/or book signings. A writer is someone who—well, writes to entertain or inform others. Do you write because you enjoy writing? Or because […]
Today’s guest post is by Cassandra Wessel, a writer of devotionals and poetry whose work has been published in the Presbyterian Church of Canada’s Daily Devotionals. She responded to my request for Christian writers to share their experience at their first writers’ conference. Visit her Web site for more information. __________________________________________ My alarm clock roused […]