Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect. — Ralph Waldo Emerson The most engaging scenes feel true-to-life, unfolding one moment

I write every morning as soon after first light as possible. There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and

Over two thousand years ago, Jesus warned his disciples, saying, “Watch out for false prophets who come disguised as sheep but inwardly are vicious wolves.”

In our post-COVID, digital-driven world, we have learned to isolate ourselves. But at the same time, we can spend hours every day making social connections

When I let the character tell the story, he reveals more about himself. Stuff not shown earlier or in the preparation of the story material.

Many writers fall into the trap of telling instead of showing. Because readers have a cinematic mindset, they are quickly bored with descriptions of emotions,

I wish the church would ordain writers the way they ordain pastors and professors. Give some dignity to this work of the imagination. — Eugene

Muster your optimism: I can do this! Such an attitude leads to freedom from fear. — Elizabeth Sims Fear can show up in many forms:

Muster your optimism: I can do this! Such an attitude leads to freedom from fear. — Elizabeth Sims Fear can show up in many forms: