Tag Archives: writing support

Worthy Goals

As we all continue to work our way through these challenging times, we can take solace from the fact that, as writers, every experience we have can be fuel for our creativity and help us along our writing journey. As … Continue reading

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Good Company

“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.”   Epictetus A Stoic philosopher with a flair for living a full life in dangerous times, Epictetus knew about the value of strong, … Continue reading

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In You

“Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.” Washington Irving “Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing.” The Secret Garden, Frances Hodson Burnett Amazing story department: Bishop Curry, an 11-year old boy from Texas who loves … Continue reading

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Many Thanks

“Let our lives be full of both: Thanks and Giving.” Jackie’s Grillette When I saw this lovely thought etched on a chalkboard in one of my favorite hometown café at Thanksgiving time, I jotted it down because I wanted a … Continue reading

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Writing Angels

I have no idea why, but I woke up with the birds today. Who knows, maybe I have birds on the brain because I’m revising a scene in my children’s novel when my heroine encounters some hawk chicks. In any … Continue reading

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Ready, Set

Today, November 1, is the official launch date of the National Novel Writing Month, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. The concept is amazingly simple and yet, for some people, awesomely powerful: During the 30 days of November, you commit to writing … Continue reading

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Help Wanted

We writers write alone, it’s true — at least, most of us do. But we don’t succeed alone. If we want to get our work out into the world, we’re going to need help — and lots of it. I’m … Continue reading

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Rough Riders

Tour de France, the amazing and grueling three-week bicycle race across France. This is the 100th year of the Tour and since Alex is a competitive cyclist, we’re huge fans. The Tour is considered the most demanding sports event in … Continue reading

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Little Gifts

“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, ‘Grow, Grow.’” The Talmud Sometimes when you’re working on a project for a long time, you can lose sight of what you’re trying to accomplish. You can feel … Continue reading

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Encouraging Words

“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. You are the guy who will decide where you’ll … Continue reading

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