SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 4: CHECK THE PRICE TAG ON YOUR SOUL

As you’re puttin’ on the blitz, you’re initially looking for anything and everything that will give you writing experience. Well, almost. One day, as I clicked away at my laptop to create a blog post for a small-business website, I had to ask myself, “Have I sold my soul by writing for a chiropractor?” Those whoContinue reading “SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 4: CHECK THE PRICE TAG ON YOUR SOUL”

So you wanna be a writer…Step 3: Puttin’ on the Blitz

No…I said BLITZ Blitz: 1. an intensive or sudden military attack. 2. a sudden, energetic, and concerted effort, typically on a specific task We don’t need to involve tanks or bombers, so let’s focus on definition #2. Although, I do like the word “attack.” It’s really what I’m recommending you do next: Attack job opportunitiesContinue reading “So you wanna be a writer…Step 3: Puttin’ on the Blitz”

So you wanna be a writer…Step 2: Get Yourself on the Interweb

Ask any of my high-tech friends, and they will tell you I’m pretty low-tech. I was one of the last people on the planet to start texting. I’m just not into the latest gadgets or apps. I’m not anti-computer or tech illiterate. After all, I am using this , not this  I’m pretty savvy atContinue reading “So you wanna be a writer…Step 2: Get Yourself on the Interweb”

So you wanna be a writer…Step 1: Face the 7 Deadlies

No, I’m not an expert. I don’t have a degree in writing. In fact, I majored in social work because I wanted to help people. Turns out, that wasn’t a good fit. Now I’m a writer (which is really what I wanted to be all along) – and I still want to help people. So,Continue reading “So you wanna be a writer…Step 1: Face the 7 Deadlies”

Video Can’t Kill This Radio Star

This week, Nenn Pen, Ink hit the radio waves! God provided an awesome opportunity to share what He’s done in my life as a writer and to promote the 24 Ways book series. I had a blast with Two Bald Guys and a Microphone on their morning radio show. The show airs on 101.3 WHIWContinue reading “Video Can’t Kill This Radio Star”

How a Country Song Made Me a Writer

Have you ever seen the TV show, Leverage? It’s one of my favorites. I own all five seasons. Here’s the gist of it: It’s lighthearted and fun, with enjoyable characters. My favorite is the “hitter,” Eliot, played by Christian Kane. I didn’t realize until I watched the season-three episode, “The Studio Job,” that Christian isContinue reading “How a Country Song Made Me a Writer”

Book Launch Giveaway Today

It’s here! The new installment of the 24 Ways series, 24 Ways To Serve Through Your Day, is now available. As promised, in celebration of the book’s release, I am offering FREE content! Purchase this paperback TODAY and receive a FREE digital copy! AND receive a FREE digital copy of the first book in the series, 24Continue reading “Book Launch Giveaway Today”

How a Snowstorm Made Me a Writer

I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was old enough to wield a pen. In kindergarten, I was crafting whimsical poems inspired by Shel Silverstein’s greatest, and by second grade I had a stack of short stories I loved to share with anyone who would listen. As I grew, I dreamed of someday achievingContinue reading “How a Snowstorm Made Me a Writer”