For the past month, many students have experienced a rude awakening. While using phrases such as “C U L8R” might work for Facebook, Twitter, or other social media networks, they’re finding teachers and professors aren’t quite so accepting.Grammar counts. Not … Continue reading →
This week I am teaching classes on writing for children at the Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference in Muskegon, Michigan. The theme for this year’s conference is Every Writer Needs A Team. I am happy to be a part of the conference because … Continue reading →
Are you a writer? Then get ready for a life of rejection. I don’t mean to sound discouraging, but rejection is a big part of the writing life. Believe me, I know from experience! A rejection letter comes from a … Continue reading →
July 2, 2014 To Be a Child On July 1, I celebrated my one year anniversary of retiring from the church after 30 years of ministry. I retired in order to deal with chronic health issues but mostly so that … Continue reading →
I love teaching at writers’ conferences because most of the writers who attend know that getting published is not easy. Just like most professions, writing takes time, education, and training. If a person applied for a job as a fitness … Continue reading →
Ever wonder how Christian children’s books wind up on store shelves? How retailers find new books and decide what to carry? One way is the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS), the annual trade show of the Christian Booksellers Association. I … Continue reading →