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Why I Started Writing (And Why You Should Too)

I was always a good student, but I hated writing. I was a man of science and was unable to see any benefits to baring my soul on a sheet of paper. I loved math. I loved science. I enjoyed history. But you could keep storytelling. You could keep poetry. You could definitely keep term […]

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5 Options To Consider For Any Writer Who Is Tired

I’m tired. I bet you are too. It seems like life pulls from ten… one hundred… a thousand directions at once.  Often we are left with no time or energy to get it all done, finally falling into bed only to start all over in a few hours. For many of us, writing is not […]

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3 Truths To Remember About Overcoming Fear As A Writer

It’s weird. Sometimes I possess the courage of a multiple Medal of Valor recipient while at other times I’m a chicken. Why does that happen? One day I will have oodles of stamina and determination in my writing and feel like nothing can stop me. I’m an indestructible literary force that can’t be touched or […]

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Obedience: The Key To Writing

“It’s OK to be afraid. It’s not OK to be afraid and disobedient.” ~Chip Ingram Yesterday I attended the Philadelphia Writers Conference held at the Philadelphia Biblical University. I have been struggling with writing recently. So, a colleague of mine encouraged me to attend the conference even if it was just for a day. I […]

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7 Tips For Maintaining Blogging Motivation

So, you’ve started a blog but you just can’t seem to stay motivated. You know you need to publish blog posts frequently and yet you’re sporadic at best. Or perhaps you’ve been blogging regularly, but are starting to run out of steam. Here are 7 ways you can maintain your blogging motivation.

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4 Tips For Finding Your Blogging Voice

I am a writer but new to blogging. Well, let me take that back. I started blogging, irregularly years ago. However, a few months ago I committed to blogging at least three times a week. I thought this will be easy. I write often. I love to write. But little did I know…writing consistently is not […]

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Writing: It Takes More Than Passion

“PASSION for our stories can ONLY carry us so far. SELF-DISCIPLINE …takes us the rest of the way.” – Jody Hedlund It’s that word. That character trait, when embraced bears fruit: Self-discipline. In most areas of my life, I would say this virtue is evident. Others see it, they make affirming remarks. I thrive and […]