Don’t Try Too Hard

Sometimes the solution appears almost by itself.

The latest issue of the magazine came together well — until I got to the final article.

With the number of advertising pages sold, I found myself with an empty page-and-a-quarter. Not an easy space to fill.

At supper time, I decided to call it a day and work on the problem in the morning.

It didn’t take that long. … 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.

As … Continue reading