Writing
Got Conflict?
Conflict! Boy, can I write a book on just that subject… There’s homeschooling trials, disobedient kids, piles of laundry, marital spats, being locked out of the home, the occassional trip to the Emergency Room, and let’s not forget internal conflict like that ever present mom guilt. While most of my conflict isn’t as dramatic as…
What’s Your Motivation?
Motivation. Some of us have a lot of it. Other’s need a kick in the pants to get it going? Either way, without proper motivation your goal will never move off your to do list. So the inevitable question from me is…what motivates you? To write, to draw close to God, to ___________ (fill in…
What’s Your Goal?
In preparation for the ACFW conference I’m going to reprint several articles I did for WIN. What is your goal? As a writer? A person of faith? A mother, father, spouse, sibling, you get the point? Imagine if you will, that you’re a character in novel. What is the one thing that you want out…
Self Doubts
As I sit here trying to put the finishing touches on my one sheets and sample chapters I am filled with an overwhelming doubt in my call and abilities as a writer. What brought this on? Well, besides the scramble and the stress and pressure to make everything perfect, I realized that the momlit I’m…
Starting to Feel the Stress
Yesterday I used my Mother’s Day gift certificate and spent two glorious hours getting pampered from head to toe with a body and face renewal. I was so relaxed when I got home, it was easy to fall asleep. Well, today the stress of the upcoming ACFW conference is hitting. Many of you know I…
I’m Not Alone
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!”~ C.S. Lewis ~ As a child, I never seemed to fit in. At home I was the Dudley Do-Right of the family who had a higher standard of conduct and sense of justice…
When is Enough, Really Enough?
I’ve been working on the same WIP, no the same prologue for almost two years now. I’ve entered it in contests and got critiques. My crit partners have bleed all over my pages and it was even critiqued by an agent. All had great things to say. And with every critique I made changes. I…
Writing Tips From The Apostle Paul
I’m too tired to from homeschooling today to put together a coherent sentence, but Dena Dyer has an excellent post for writers on Writing Tips From the Apostle Paul. You won’t want to miss this!
Writing Tips from an Apostle
I love to read about the Apostle Paul. I memorize his words, drink up his theology, and try to emulate his passion. Simply put, Paul is my favorite writer. And as I was studying one of his letters recently, I realized that he has much to teach aspiring authors, especially those of us who want…
Just Reminding Myself God is in Control
As homeschooling swings into full gear and ACFW conference is just a few weeks away I need to remind myself that God is in control of this season in my life… Lou Holtz – “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” Philippians 4:6 “Don’t fret or…