Despite the saying, don’t judge a book by its cover, we all know the importance of a great book cover. It shows the potential buyer the genre and tone of your book among other things. That means writers who self-publish must learn the ins and outs of designing their book cover or hire someone to…
I had this guest post from Kirk Voclain scheduled several months ago. The Lord knew I’d need it because He knew what was ahead for me. On Oct. 2, I fell during my workout at the gym and broke a bone in my pelvis. I’m doing great with very little pain and getting around with…
I have a binder I refer to nearly every work day that contains my life plan and yearly goals. It also holds several Bible verses that I say out loud to plant their truths within my spirit. I review these things as reminders as to where I’m going, and then I plan out my day…
I have to admit, I think I’m bordering on burnout. Or maybe it’s just cabin fever. Oh, I’ve managed to get out of the house for my workout classes, church, and the grocery store, but I haven’t had my usual quiet time outside on my patio for quite awhile. Our summer weather hasn’t been conducive…
Change. In real life few people like it. They see it as a negative in their lives because it forces them out of their comfort zones. But like the Dead Sea which has no outlet, we can grow stagnant if we have no change in our lives. And a story without change—wouldn’t be a story…
Previously on The Motivational Editor:Have you ever read a novel where the story felt flat? Probably you’ve read plenty, and if you’re like me, you didn’t even finish the book. While there are many things that can contribute to this problem, this series is going to look at 3 of them: desire, stakes, and change….
Have you ever read a novel where the story felt flat? Probably you’ve read plenty, and if you’re like me, you didn’t even finish the book. While there are many things that can contribute to this problem, this series is going to look at 3 of them: desire, stakes, and change.
Something I noticed recently in a book I was reading was the use of the word then when it should have been than. And suddenly I started noticing that problem in several other places (this is known as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon). I always take this as a cue about what to cover on my blog.