For years, people in my classes at writers’ conferences have been asking me to write a book about writing. It is something I’ve always intended to do, but I never seemed to have the time to sit down and plan out an entire book about writing–after...
So you want to write? To borrow a phrase from a popular shoe company, just do it. But make sure you look at your life and set realistic goals first. Consider your family. I prayed so long and worked so long to have kids that I didn’t want to give up one minute with...
Know someone who loves to write? I am excited to announce that Bill Myers and I will be teaching at a Young Writer’s Conference in Columbia, Missouri on July 25-26. You can find details about this event, including a registration page, here. This two-day...
Know someone who loves to write? I am excited to announce that Bill Myers and I will be teaching at a Young Writer’s Conference in Columbia, Missouri on July 25-26. You can find details about this event, including a registration page, here. This two-day...
I am often asked where young writers can get their work published. While I’m not up on the regular magazines that feature work by young people, I have learned about a new contest for young writers in three age categories: 6-9, 10-13, and 14-19. The winners in...
I am often asked where young writers can get their work published. While I’m not up on the regular magazines that feature work by young people, I have learned about a new contest for young writers in three age categories: 6-9, 10-13, and 14-19. The winners in...