For all you aspiring writers out there, I have a tip. Are you ready? Here it is: Put down your pen or pencil. Close your laptop. And RUN. Take up auto mechanics or brain surgery or lawn maintenance. Did I dissuade you from writing? No. All right, then dig in …
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A Mind of Her Own
I often share with groups and aspiring writers that writing is hard work. There are constant challenges that threaten to pull you away from the task. Sometimes you sit and stare at the screen, fingers poised, and nothing happens. Where are the profound words, the inspiring thoughts, the exciting insights? …
The Green-Eyed Monster
Here I am a born-again Christian, a published author, full-time writer, writing coach and group leader, speaker and teacher at writer’s conferences. I can look you in the eye and say, with all sincerity, I am living my dream. The dream God gave me. And yet, there are times—way too …
The Hunger Games
Today, I am delighted to have a guest blogger, Rachelle Harp, writing buddy and author of specualtive and dystopian fiction with a Christian world view. Here is her review of The Hunger Games. Follow Rachelle on her fascinating blog at http://rachelleharp.com While Suzanne Collins’ bestselling book, The Hunger Games release …
Interview with Kathi Macias
Special Delivery is book two in the Freedom (human trafficking) series. For anyone who may not have read book one, Deliver Me From Evil, can you fill us in on the focus of the series in general, and Special Delivery in particular? The Freedom series is a three-book fiction series …
Behind the Scenes
This week, let’s take a trip into the writer’s mind to see how a story evolves from idea to completed book. I can only speak for my mind. I don’t how other writers’ minds work. Sometimes, I’m not even sure how my mind works or, some would say, if it …
Who Are Your Faith Heroes?
Did you ever wonder about certain people in the Bible? Recently, I found myself pondering Jairus in Luke 8:40-56. I am not a theologian or deep-thinking biblical scholar. I’m simply sharing what came to mind while meditating on this scripture: Jairus is a man of strong faith. Think about it. …
What Else Is Holding You Back?
Last week, I wrote about not having enough time to write and how we need to make time, not find time. But what else is holding you back from pursuing your dream whether it be writing or something else God has put on your heart? When I think back on …
A Time for Every Purpose
Many times, people come up to me and say they want to write a book but can’t find the time. Aspiring writers, people who are making an effort to write, often say the same thing. Both groups cite full time jobs, church obligations, family responsibilities and activities that prevent or …
BEING A CHRISTIAN WRITER IN A MAINSTREAM WORLD
Lori Freeland, a freelance author from the Dallas area, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a full time home school mom, and loves to add pages to her novel in the wee hours of the night. She likes to hang out with the North …