Missing a Deadline

How to respond when that happens.

This morning I approached my desk feeling content. The past two days had been productive.

There was just one problem. Today was my deadline for my weekly blog post. And I’d neither posted nor written it. Oops.

Bestselling novelist and writing coach Jerry B. Jenkins teaches the easiest way to distinguish yourself as a writer is simply to meet your … Continue reading

Conference Opportunities

At least one is calling your name.

The past few weeks I’ve been seeing posts for the year’s first writers conferences. If you’re looking to advance your craft and career, I hope you consider attending.

If these first two aren’t right for you, there will be others better suited to your location, schedule, and professional needs.

Through my decades in publishing, I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth … Continue reading

Always Observing

A writer’s never off duty.

Some writers think they’re working only when they’re at their keyboard or legal pad. Or at least when they’re thinking about their work in progress.

That view is far too limited.

Intentionally or not, we write from our life experience. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, we build and reinforce the foundation for our writing. We accumulate new … Continue reading