FOR THE WRITER ~ Self-Editing

FOR THE WRITER ~ Self-Editing

So you’ve written a novel and polished it until it shines. Now you’re ready to submit to an agent or editor–at least you think you are. Then you take another glance and find you’ve overused a word or your sentence structure is too similar in places. No matter...
FOR THE WRITER ~ Finding Time to Write in a Pandemic

FOR THE WRITER ~ Finding Time to Write in a Pandemic

The pandemic has changed a lot in our lives! Some may find the extra time at home conducive to their writing, while others are struggling to find a quiet corner in their household to unleash their creative energies! To be serious about writing, one has to be...
FOR THE WRITER ~ Pondering Your Life’s Dream

FOR THE WRITER ~ Pondering Your Life’s Dream

Every novel writer dreams of making it big, landing a contract with a large publishing house and selling millions of copies. Unfortunately, very few writers realize that dream. Most of us will travel a more subtle path, one that likely includes less...
FOR THE HEART ~ A Wake Up Call from God

FOR THE HEART ~ A Wake Up Call from God

While reading the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis recently, I came to the part where Joseph had been unjustly thrown into prison for a crime he hadn’t committed. Despite his grievous circumstances, the Lord blessed him, and he found favor in the eyes of...
Trust is Believing

Trust is Believing

Do I really believe God knows what’s best for me? I’ve asked myself that any number of times, and I’m convinced my answer must be No. Face it, if I truly believed God always has my best interest at heart, I’d never worry, never show fear, never...