September 26, 2018
What Goes Up Must Come Down
They say what goes up must come down, but that's not true when underground. It makes me wonder what else they say, that turns out false at the end of the day.
September 25, 2018
3 Steps to Build Confidence for Public Speaking
Have butterflies visited you an hour before you were supposed to speak publicly? Ever felt nauseous thinking about a speaking engagement? Wonder how so many public speakers and presenters seem flawless on stage and in front of groups small and large? You don't need to wonder. In fact, you can become a confident public speaker. You can present clear, concise, captivating information to any audience with these 3 steps. No gimmicks. Just timeless, effective tools. These 3 strategies are all you need to become a public speaking role model for others.
September 19, 2018
Performance Evaluation Time
It's performance evaluation time. I don't know about you, but this time of the year always makes me wonder what I'm going to say about myself. People typically fall on one side or the other. They are their worst critic or they are God's gift to humanity.
September 18, 2018
Leave House and Wealth
I often wonder what my responsibilities are in the eyes of God in the many roles and spheres of influence I'm placed in. Thankfully, the Holy Scriptures are chalk full of practical examples for guidance in many, if not all, of these circumstances. Proverbs 19:14 says, "House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord." While considering this, a few thoughts come to mind that I you'll find rewarding to consider also.
August 1, 2018
When Do You Show Off Your First Draft
It's a terrifying moment when you've spent time pouring your heart out on the pages and wonder who you should share it with. Will they understand you? Will they laugh at you? Will they give you helpful or hurtful feedback? Are you as good as you think or worse than you thought? Writing is a vulnerable business that demands courage at every turn. It takes courage to start and more courage to finish. So when, exactly, do you share your manuscript with someone else?
July 31, 2018
Writing Strategies for Authors
Someone may have asked you what some good writing strategies for authors are. Perhaps you've asked this yourself. Writing has been around for thousands of years and unlike new technology industries, we know what works for writers and what doesn't. You could call these good strategies for authors the basics or fundamentals for strong writing. Try not to see yourself as too good not to be reminded of the basics. Everyone needs these basic strategies. It's those with experience that stray from these strategies and test out new, unproven methods. Revisiting the basics will help get you back on course with your writing progress.
June 29, 2018
What Writing Can Do for You
Do you know what writing can do for you? You may not fully understand why writing matters, how writing helps, or how writing can be so important. Prepare to have your mind blown! Here are 5 reasons why you must develop your writing skills if you ever hope to be remembered as a success on this planet.
June 27, 2018
How to Create Major Characters from Scratch
Curious how authors create incredible leading characters from out of nowhere? Well, be curious no more! After reading these techniques, you will be able to create brilliantly believable characters your readers and listeners will love. In fact, you will want to re-visit some of your old characters and give them a new paint job. Leave the boring, one-dimensional characters to your competition.
June 26, 2018
Write Picture Books Without Being Preachy
Teaching through stories has been around since the dawn of communication. Although when that dawn occurred is hotly contested, what isn't contested is that stories are excellent methods to communicate a message. They are so excellent, in fact, writers often abuse them by being too preachy. What this really means is that the lesson or purpose in a story, especially in children's books and even more so if it's a picture book, should be subtle. Does this come natural to you? Probably not. But it can, if you implement these 5 techniques.
June 25, 2018
Communicate More Effectively
You and I fight for many things. Life. Love. Liberty. Happiness. Leftover pizza. At the heart of it all, is communication. And not just any communication. Effective communication. Do you understand the power of words? Do you fully grasp the importance of communicating your thoughts effectively? Take a walk with me for just a few minutes and find how you can become a master of communicating effectively.