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 ... Read More about 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 ... Read More about My Satchel & Steamer Trunk Stories ~Your Life a Legacy
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 ... Read More about A Public Legacy ~ Your Life a Legacy
When the Writing Hurts {Writing Life}
His scars make me wonder what battles he fought and won. The writing life is an adventure full of highs, lows, and plateaus. There are always risks and sometimes deep wounds. Point to Ponder: We have to decide up front that If we let the hurts linger, they have the power to fill us to the brim ... Read More about When the Writing Hurts {Writing Life}
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 ... Read More about Writing Someone Else’s Legacy ~ Your Life a Legacy
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