Don’t Miss a Week

Keep the connection you’re making with readers.

I didn’t use our trip as an excuse to take a break from blogging.

From what’s been posted online, you should have no idea my wife and I were traveling the past few weeks. Before we left, I wrote and scheduled the posts that would appear while we’d be away.

My motive wasn’t to prevent burglaries — … Continue reading

Take a Walk

When you feel stuck, your mind may need some exercise.

When my wife got home from work, she asked how my writing day had gone.

I’d finished five of seven daily devotions. But I had no idea what I’d write for the final two.

With a few days to meet my deadline, I knew what to do. I suggested we take a walk.

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After the Conference

Its value depends on your response.

I returned after four days at a writers conference. I unpacked my bags, then took the afternoon and evening off to relax.

The next morning I listed nine follow-up points I need to take — starting today. I’ve already crossed off three. As soon as I write this (item four), I’ll begin tackling the fifth.

I don’t want to be … Continue reading