If I am serious about my writing, I want it to be the best it can be. That happens when I enlist the help and talents of others. Many books have a page of acknowledgements recognizing those who have had a part in the final published work. It’s a village of people. Here are some of those in...
Writing Tips + My 12 Favorite Books On Writing
I recently gave a talk to a group of Catholic writers, and this post is a recap of some of the main points of that talk along with the writing books I would recommend to anyone looking to strengthen their craft of writing. As someone...
I am in a writing group with three of my sisters. Each Friday we send an update to the group about what we have accomplished and ask for feedback on any writing we have done. The other day I was feeling that I had not made much progress in my writing. I didn’t feel productive. ...
It’s Mother Angelica’s birthday today, April 20.
She was born 100 years ago—grew up in a broken home, struggled with various painful illnesses, and was desperately poor.
When I read her biography by Raymond Arroyo years ago, I was struck by the resilience of the foundress...
We were wrapping up the Q&A session after my talk at an online writer’s conference. The recording had already stopped and I relaxed and stretched my legs under my desk as the moderator asked me to field a final question.
It was one I’m asked frequently: How do you find time...
It was eight o’clock in the morning. My day was in full swing. I had already driven my children to school and was back home again. I had unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher.
As I was heading to my weekly Holy Hour, I checked my calendar and email. And I noticed a message from a publisher I...
In 2008, I started my first blog. It was a simple place to document my days and share pictures of my children. Whenever I finished a post, I would let my family know that an update was available. It was a way that I could share our move to Arizona without clogging up their email with...
Many of us can feel a little squirmy about writing about ourselves; after all, aren’t we supposed to be humble? Hidden? And allow the Lord to have the stage?
There are seasons of anonymity for sure; seasons to bury ourselves in Christ and let Him do some deep work. Being...
I glance at the computer and hesitate. The cursor is blinking at me, waiting and wordless.
A few minutes later, rather than writing, I find myself sorting socks or organizing a drawer. The refrigerator is being cleaned out and the shelves straightened.
Time—which I do...
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