Last Year’s Work

Do your best … and keep improving.

I remember being pleased with the pages I designed for the annual event I’d attended. So this past week, I wondered if I should refer to it as I crafted the pages for the next issue.

I opted instead to simply give these new pages my best effort, complementing the writer’s text with photos I’d taken. With a different … 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

Stand Tall and Keep Moving

As I write this, I’m waiting for a committee to decide about my proposal.

In my years in publishing, I’ve been here many times — on both ends of the process.

If you’re new to writing, get used to the idea of waiting and having others assess your work. It comes with the territory.

But it needn’t be accompanied by worry. Will your work be perfect? … Continue reading