I would love to write a flawless first draft, where every word on the page is beautiful, complete, and polished. The voice in my mind chuckles and says, “Dream on.” Sometimes people ask me how I get from an idea to a finished manuscript. Immediately I have the urge to sound super professional because I am a serious writer. There…
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From First to Final Draft – Writer’s Life
My Satchel & Steamer Trunk Stories ~Your Life a Legacy
A Girl God Heard ~ My Satchel Story I have always enjoyed going to church – even when it meant sleeping with my hair in pink foam curlers, wearing shiny shoes that blistered my heels and pinched my toes, and itchy petticoats under my dresses. In my teens, I asked the leaders in my church questions like, “Can I know…
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A Public Legacy ~ Your Life a Legacy
I’m often asked what to do with stories Legacy Givers want to share in a bigger way. This topic always excites me because I believe all of your stories can influence and inspire others beyond your family and friends. But how? Here is a list of possibilities. You can find dozens (probably hundreds) of books on these subjects on Amazon…
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When the Writing Hurts {Writing Life}
We have to decide up front that If we let the hurts linger, they have the power to fill us to the brim with the kind of fear that paralyzes the words and stunts our growth as authors.
Writing Someone Else’s Legacy ~ Your Life a Legacy
This is Grandma Joy. I love this photo of her! Like most families, we have a ton of old photographs. Mama wanted our stories saved, but she didn’t want to write them down herself and decided the writing part was my responsibility. Our visits to the past were full of coffee, laughter, tears, and adventure. The only shared regret we…
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The Taboo Two: Politics & Religion ~ Your Life a Legacy
All my life I’ve heard there are two topics to be avoided: politics and religion. In my childhood, the same people that taught me this rule often broke it, and I listened in mostly unnoticed while folding the tabs of my paper dolls’ clothes over their shoulders and at their waists. Now and then tension zigged and zagged in the…
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Kinds of Legacies ~ Your Life a Legacy
Kinds of Legacies You Can Leave What if your Satchel Story doesn’t lead to a steamer trunk full of memories? Give yourself a little time to ponder the possibilities of your life stories before you quit. These practical ideas are not intended as a formal guide and are not in any order of significance except for the last two, which…
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On Guard ~ Gentle Moments
Something was off. There was no time for leisurely choosing the tastiest seeds or nuts. Instead, it was a grab and go kind of day. Somewhere out there an enemy lurked, and the birds were on guard.
Story Stoppers ~ Your Life a Legacy
While you may not need all this information right now or ever, it’s good to be aware of these potential pitfalls and to know you can choose to overcome them. The cool thing about this section is that we’re going to acknowledge these six saboteurs and fight them with solutions. If you get stuck along the way, come back to…
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Reader Survey
I am very grateful to you for being a faithful reader here on the blog and for stopping by today. It’s a busy month and I’m grateful you chose to spend some of your time here. As we head into a new year, I want to give you more of what you want as readers of this blog. Thank you…
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The Cloudy Side of Writing ~ Writing Life
I love taking pictures of the moon. I am willing to go outside in almost any kind of weather get photos of God’s night light. NASA says it is an average 238,855 miles away from here. And yet, on the right night, with the right camera, tripod, and focus, I can see details on its surface and can find craters…
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