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 material … Continue reading

What’s in Your Hand?

You may be better equipped than your realize.

This past week I received a challenging work assignment.

Fortunately, I also read a key passage of Scripture. Early in Exodus, the Lord gives Moses a huge assignment. He balks, feeling he’s not qualified.

But the Lord responds with a diagnostic question: “What is that in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2)

As I pondered my assignment, I considered … Continue reading