by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka I’ve worked toward publication for over ten years. TEN. YEARS. I jumped into this writing adventure certain I’d be published within a year or two. Walking this long …
Six Thoughts to Help Us Respond to Criticism
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka We writers will have to respond to criticism on our writing journey. Recently, I shared a post on my personal blog that swelled from the depths of my …
Four Perspectives to Help Us Thrive in a New Year
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka January first . . . a day that feels like the beginning of a new project. Imagine sitting down at your computer, your heart full with the ideas …
4 Ways to Combat Lies on the Writing Journey
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka Recently, when our family went to church, our pastor was on. fire. His message challenged our hearts. But before we even arrived home, the enemy got to work. …
Impact: What Is Greatness Really?
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka I’ve lost track of how many times, in my heart of hearts, I’ve yearned to make a difference in our world. As a teen, I was sure I …