• Fathers Day

    On Father’s Day: How God Uses Neckties and Tea Cups To Love on His Children

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    This weekend we will once again honor our fathers on Father’s Day. Like many of you, I will hear expressions of love from my own children, while also reaching out to my own dad. It is a wonderful day full of love and admiration. Recently, as I was getting dressed for a wedding and working on a new necktie I bought for the occasion, I had this thought about neckties. Some people believe neckties were created to torture modern man (and I tend to agree with that as well). I also had this thought: perhaps God created neckties. Not to torture everyone who doesn’t want…

  • 10 Steps For Starting Your Author Blog

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    Last month we talked about why every author should have a blog, and your response to that post was huge. We consistently received the same question in response: “How do I start a blog?” There are lots and lots of resources out there for newbies who want to start a blog, but to get you going, here are ten steps to starting a blog. Register with a blogging site. There’s many options, but two of the most popular are Blogger.com, WordPress.com (free), or WordPress.org (paid, self-hosted blog; allows for the most customization). Buy a domain. If you use Blogger or…

  • 5 Infographics That Every Writer Should See

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    You have just hit the dreaded writer’s block, and you need a break. Maybe you need to inspire your writing or renew your message—or you just don’t know if you should use an adjective or an adverb in your last sentence. In any case, you will find yourself searching the furthest reaches of the Internet for something to fill up your writing bucket that has run dry. As visual (and sometimes impatient) creatures, writers need quick inspiration to nourish those sparks of creativity. Infographics have fit this need perfectly because they are filled with concise, focused information. The flood of…

  • Writer’s Swag Bag: 5 Fab Finds for Word Lovers

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      For those of us who call ourselves “grammar nerds” or “grammar enthusiasts,” perhaps, what’s a better way for writers to show off their pride than with a few puns? And what better gifts for book lovers?  Sure, it may go against the grain a little, but t-shirts and other merchandise that speak to your inner word lover are great conversation starters, don’t you think? Plus, I mean, who doesn’t want to walk around with a favorite punctuation mark on your t-shirt? I know I do! So, I’ve curated a list of some small business shops on Etsy that have some hip,…