Do you have a stack of journals piled somewhere in your house, spines balanced on top of each other every which way? Then, like me, you can appreciate a good journal when you see one. I’ve been through about 30 journals in 19 years (my early pages were full of scintillating details like, “Eit PopTarts…
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After thinking long and hard, I finally happened upon a tagline that describes my intentions for this space. And by “thinking long and hard,” I mean polling my Facebook friends and Instagram followers. It was very scientific. Truthfully, it didn’t seem right to define my blog without y’all. Together, we happened upon this phrase: “Gut-writing…
Read MoreMy husband knows me well. He knows I’ve been d y i n g to attend a conference. Any kind of conference. A women’s conference. A Christian conference. A blogging conference. An underwater basket weaving conference. (Okay, not so much that last one.) Since we’ve been married I’ve seen him off to about four conferences,…
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Writing is a bit like being seen in your underwear. And not even the pretty pair that makes your rear look good. Writing is embarrassing. It’s vulnerable, oftentimes painfully so. Can I let you in on a secret? I have trouble taking my own advice: act braver than you feel. I rarely feel proud and, even when I do, it’s for…
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This flash fiction idea came to me during one of my pastor’s sermons on Ecclesiastes. Through personally studying Ecclesiastes, it is easy to want to rush and redeem the book through the lens of Christ – which, of course, is its ultimate purpose. I wanted to sit in the first few chapters for a while…
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Today I held a creative writing workshop for young writers at my local library. Y’all, it was a blast. I was really impressed with the students’ creative energy! Their ages ranged from 5 to 15 (+adult parents and helpers), but I’m happy to say I think an enjoyable time was had by all. At least, that’s what…
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Self-publishing is for losers. Self-publishing is for people who call themselves writers but are really, as my friend Kenneth hilariously said, harlots of the written word. Self-publishing is for folks who want to make a quick buck and think writing is the way to do it. It’s for self-absorbed narcissists who want to see their…
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When I asked if you would share your creative process, I was so delighted to read what y’all had to say! That got me thinking. Wouldn’t it be fun to share our creative processes in a more official capacity? Yes, it would be! Hence, I am announcing my first ever linkup party! [inlinkz_linkup id=418146 mode=1]
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I like to rise before the sun. After my morning workout, I usually settle down to my computer with a latte from my home espresso machine in hand. Then I write for about an hour. Sometimes two. It’s easy to write because I keep a moleskine journal with me throughout the day, jotting down inspiration…
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Remember back when I said I wanted to be a published author? Yeah, about that. It’s been a few months and I think it’s time for an update. Pursuing publication quickly became troublesome. Mainly because I realized the pursuit was for the wrong reasons. And even if being published is a good thing, I can’t…
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