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Coping As A Writer When Life Happens

As a writer, I strive to write daily. It’s good to get in the practice of daily writing. I have discovered that the more you write, the more you write. But what happens when life gets so crazy that daily writing is simply not possible?

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Remembering Why I Write

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 […]

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Why Do You Write?

Have you ever asked yourself that question? Why are you writing? If you are just starting out as a writer, or if you have written for a long time, we most likely have something in common. At one point, we have probably asked ourselves why we are writing. It’s a simple question, but one that […]

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Why There’s No Market Called “Everyone”

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 […]

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When Is It Okay To Step Away From Your Work?

That blinking cursor taunts me. Having a work in progress can be very draining. As much fun as it is to work on it, sometimes I just want it done. My current work in progress is a memoir about worship; how important it is and how I struggle with it. I’m putting a lot of […]

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Three Quick Tips Becoming A Better Christian Writer

Twenty years ago as I worked on my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) I was assigned as a TA to teach writing. Even though I had written what felt to me like a lot of essays and papers, there is nothing quite like teaching a subject to make one sit up […]