As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ve accomplished this year. And I’ve realized that all of these things have happened because years ago I decided to start a blog.
(more…)Why I’ve Never Called Myself a Christian Writer
I am a Christian and I am a writer. But I have never, ever called myself a Christian writer.
So when I was invited to speak at the Southern Christian Writers Conference this summer I was reluctant to accept. Eventually, though, I said yes, but I was sure I’d spend the entire weekend feeling like a fraud.
(more…)15 Confessions
#BlogLikeCrazy is always a great time to bring back my 15 Confessions feature. Let’s go!
(more…)How Your Blog Can Make You a Badass Babe
This week I got to write a story for one of my favorite local magazines. I was interviewed for a podcast. I got to meet with tourism bureaus who want to pay for me to travel to their cities. I got paid to help women write and see their writing in print. I got paid to blog for a woman-owned business that I love. And I had meetings for two potential partnerships that could allow me to have more impact and make more income in 2020.
I’m not going to lie — this week made me feel like a badass babe. But here’s the thing: I didn’t do anything this week that you can’t do, too.
(more…)Writing in the Margins: Finding My Place in the Writing World
I have never snugly fit into any group I’ve ever tried to be a part of— including writing groups.
I’ve always felt I was writing in the margins.
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