I am up north at the writing cabin this week, getting ready for next week’s Deep Woods Writing Camp. It’s gorgeous here, quiet and last night I was able to …
Why readers fall in love with your stories
Hope you’re writing week is off to a great start. Me…I’m in a show hole. You know, that darkness that you fall into when you finish a great show and …
I admit I’m a little spoiled
For years, I’ve attended churches with preachers who dig deep into the Word, dissect the meanings of verses with a scalpel and basically train their congregants in theology like we …
The What and Why of Writing: Boy Scout Moment
Say the words “Boy Scout” and most people will think “Be prepared.” That’s the Boy Scout Motto. Or they might think of words like trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous. These are …
The What and Why of Writing: Bookends
If I asked you why you used bookends, what would you say? Envision that long line of books and how those first six books are staying in place … but …