“It’s not rocket science,” I said to a small group of hopeful people who wanted to become published authors. It was the first time the founders of Write Well, Sell Well OKC had hosted a writer’s intensive at Lake Eufaula. Until then, I’d had no idea how many misconceptions people had about writing. Especially writing…
I read an article not long ago that captured my attention and hasn’t let go. It was written by a pastor frustrated by the condition of his parishioners. Crying out to God he said, “Lord, why won’t they listen to me?” God’s answer came swift and sure. “Because you’re not speaking the language of the…
Have you ever wondered why some things you read move you beyond words and others fall flat? Both are well written. Both use great descriptive detail. Both show instead of telling. Both are structured well. And yet…there is a difference. Let me explain. Books and articles are more than just letters on a page. This…
I made my first sale to Guideposts magazine in 1986, and my next story is scheduled to run in the August issue. That’s 31 years writing for one of America’s most popular and beloved magazines. Guideposts has celebrated 71 years of continual publication and has an audience of 5,203,000 people. Guideposts is also famous for helping hopeful writers develop their craft…