Make 2023 the year you finally write your book
You’ve always wanted to write a book. What if 2023 is the year you make that happen? UPDATE: The 2023 Powerful Story Writers' Group is ended, but we will be offering another six-month group that [...]
What are your writing intentions for 2023?
As yoga class begins, the instructor often invites participants to “set an intention” for the practice. It could be serenity, gratitude or being fully present. Or something else. What’s your intention for the coming year, [...]
How to self-publish a Christian book – a Guide to Christian Self Publishing
You’ve got a book inside you, you just know it. God is nudging you to write. Or maybe, you’ve already written a book, but you’re not sure how to get your book published. Should [...]
Rediscover the gift of Christmas present–with a free book!
This year, we’re feeling all the feelings about the holidays, and then some. More than ever, we want meaningful connection with people, around our table, if possible. We want to remember the real reason for [...]
Should you self-publish? Some writing advice…
Should you self-publish? I've been writing and publishing books for about two decades. Here's some advice on publishing options. I was on a trail ride with a group of friends the other day. As our [...]
Fuel for the long run of Lent
Last week, my crocuses bloomed brave and bright. Today, there is a 100 percent chance of snow. We’re in the slog of Midwestern spring, which is not really spring at all, but rather weather that teases [...]
A simple path from scarcity to abundance
One in a series of occasional reflections on Lent. Traditionally, Lent is a season of preparation for Easter. But what does that mean, to prepare for Easter? Maybe you’re not even sure about whether you’ll [...]
Making the holidays holy days
Photo by Hans Vivek from StockSnap Maybe because it snowed on Halloween this year, I’m suddenly thinking about Christmas. Which I realized is 50 days from today. Fifty days! I tell you that [...]
Doing things that are hard
At about 3 a.m., I am running in a warm, foggy rain down a wooded path, somewhere just south of Racine, Wisconsin. My glasses are constantly fogging up (why did I think taking out my [...]
Should you build your business by writing a book?
Success depends, in part, on not just providing a great product or a necessary service, but on letting people know about those products or services. In other words, you’ve got to tell your story. You [...]