Hi Amy! I am excited to have you here on my blog today and to get to know you and your work better. 1. Tell us a few things about yourself The author of JoJo the Dorky Dog is a witness and follower of Jesus Christ, wife, mother, grandmother and companion of many four-legged creatures….
It is hard to fathom that some Buddhist teachings can be especially relevant for writers. This is because there are so many distractions that vie for our attention. And unless we can minimize these distractions or better still avoid them, we can be well on our way to be the best writer that we can…
Many writers mix up the business side of writing with their creative sides. This doesn’t mean that blogging isn’t a creative enterprise. However, it is obviously NOT writing manuscripts that you can publish. So, therefore, it is important to do nothing but write new material when you sit down to write for your scheduled time….
I believe it is important to be productive to be your best as a writer. However, I believe that each of us has to define what we mean by having a productive writing life. In other words, there are no two writing lives that are the same. We are each in different seasons of our…
Being introverted can mean that we are badgered by many negative feelings and emotions. Most social situations make us feel very uncomfortable and sometimes even fearful. This is because we are so afraid of criticism and to be humiliated in front of others. But this need not be the case. You could change your mind-set…
It’s not easy to become committed to writing projects by developing self-discipline and to move past the initial inspiration that motivated them to start a project. It requires more than being excited about pursuing a project. It involves making a decision to see a project through to completion, regardless of the obstacles that get in…
There is nothing as important as having the right attitude towards your writing career in order to get your writing done. After all, if you don’t think you could get the writing done, you definitely won’t be able to do it. Many times your attitude can negatively impact your writing and become a self-fulfilling prophesy….
You are a Writer (So start acting like one) By: Jeff Goins Tribe Press, 2015 ISBN: 978-0-9903785-0-1 This is great book for writers. It covers a lot of different important topics, converging on one main theme: If you write, you are a writer. Writers are always looking for people to regard them as writers. This…
Parables: John MacArthur This is a wonderful book about the parables and how God teaches through the parables. It is a book like no other by an amazing writer and scholar. It is a book that I will read and re-read. I have always marvelled at the significance of the parables. MacArthur makes the reason…
Hi there all! Here are some more easy stretches for you to try at your desk. Have fun with them! 1. Stretch your back with a “big hug” • Hug your body, placing the right hand on your left shoulder and the left hand on your right shoulder. • Breathe in and out, releasing the…