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Every other year I attend the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Since graduating from high school, I’ve attended 8 of these conferences. You can thank FFW for this blog (which I started after the 2010 conference). And, because… Continue Reading “The Conference I Couldn’t Wait to Leave — or–My Weekend at the Festival of Faith & Writing”
I love writing. When the ideas pop into my head. When I get a sentence just right. The editing. The rewriting. Days of daydreaming. Research. I love my job. Well. Most of it. There’s one part that I don’t particularly enjoy. Marketing. See, my mama… Continue Reading “Toot Toot — Or, My Least Favorite Part of the Job”
There’s something you might not know about me. In fact, if we didn’t go to high school or college together, there’s a good chance you have no idea about it. I’m a classically trained vocalist. I don’t get the chance to sing in front of… Continue Reading “Skipping State Solo and Ensemble”
Don’t forget to enter the drawing for a wonderful My Mother’s Chamomile prize pack! Click HERE for details. Also, remember that there are some entries you can do every day! I’m writing a novel. I’m in the first-ish draft phase. That squishy place in… Continue Reading “First Draft”
Every once in awhile, I stumble upon a day when the writing doesn’t come easily. I struggle with forming sentences into paragraphs. An hour of work ends up under a big, huge X. It’s cut. Because it’s wretched. I groan and sigh and roll… Continue Reading “Write Something”
I love coffee. You all know that, I’m sure. And I really like it with flavored creamers. I know. I know. They’re full of chemicals and fat and sugar. Still, I really enjoy them. The other day, my hubby went to the store for… Continue Reading “Not My Flavor”
Friday I spoke at a writers conference in Grand Rapids called Jot. When my good friend Josh Mosey suggested I speak on characterization, I was excited. Then nervous. I had 15 minutes to unload one of my very favorite things about writing. Characters. I decided… Continue Reading “A Question From My Daughter”
Friday, I had the opportunity to present at the Jot Writers Mini Conference here in Grand Rapids. If you missed it, you can check out the entire event here. My presentation begins one hour into the evening. To keep updated on all things Jot,… Continue Reading “First Person”
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