With the American football season upon us, some of you fans may enjoy today’s video.
But now you viewers must devise a metaphor for the writing life from what you saw!
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Building a Back-to-School Writing Schedule
Writing with kids in the family home is not a task for the faint of heart. When I was finishing up my first attempt at a book proposal, the editing process was completed while sitting on the edge of the bathtub while a tiny child proceeded to slosh seven million gallons of water onto the bathroom floor. Simultaneously, my two older children were standing in the hallway, screaming at the top of …
It’s a Mad, Mad World
If you have been part of this blog community for any length of time, you are bound to run across a history lesson. Today is one of those days. Sixty-five years ago was quite a time in the United States. On September 12, 1958, the United States Supreme Court ordered the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, to integrate racially. It was one of many civil rights-related court and …
From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg
Public speaking is historically one of the best ways to sell books. Find out how you can turn your book into an engaging and memorable talk.
You can listen to this episode From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech With Kirsten Holmberg on Christian Publishing Show.
Never Forget
Today commemorates the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a day the United States should never forget.
Fun Fridays – September 8, 2023
Ah, the wonders of technology. Watch today’s video of a fantastic pizza delivery drone. Be sure to place your order soon! (If you call within the next five minutes, yours will come with some extras from the local delivery area.)
A Prayer Before Writing
Lord God Adonai, I am about to write. I have nothing to say, nothing to offer. I am a poor writer, and an even poorer Christian. And yet I must try to find words that will bring into being something that has never been before. Help me, Lord. Inspire me. Empower me. Flow through me. Grant that I may write better than I can write, and thus know that all the honor and glory and thanks belong to you, …
Conflict And Characters: Mess ‘Em Up Good
Congratulations! You know your characters backward and forward and maybe a little sideways. It’s now time for the next step in crafting your story. Let’s talk about creating conflict for those characters. Now that you know what makes your people tick, the next question you should be asking yourself is: “How can I really mess them up?” You want to start brainstorming ideas and scenes that will keep …
Labor Day Metaphor
Today the U.S. celebrates Labor Day as a national holiday. Eight years ago I posted the below video on Labor Day and asked readers to think of ways this bear’s activity is a metaphor for the writing life. For life in general. Or write a 100-word short story about what you saw. I’ve left the creativity of those comments below. Add yours to the mix! Enjoy!
Fun Fridays – September 1, 2023
The invention of the child-proof medicine bottle proved to work too well on many occasions. Today’s video demonstrates.