Living in Faith, What I've Learned Lately, Writing life

Iron sharpening iron … in a writer’s contest world

Creativity takes courage. Henri Matisse was right about that. Whatever form it might take -- art, music, writing, design -- sharing the "baby" of your creative soul is scary and humbling and sometimes downright humiliating. I've experienced all three (and more) with my writing. Sharing what you've created is not for the faint of heart… Continue reading Iron sharpening iron … in a writer’s contest world

Writing life

Goal Check-in

Christmas is barely past, the New Year is just around the corner, and it's time for me (and lots of other people) to think about the goals I set in '09, how well I did (or didn't) do with them, and where I want to focus in 2010. To be quite honest, my mind's all… Continue reading Goal Check-in