“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” – Horace Christmas already feels long since past. With its noise and bluster, I’m never entirely sad to see it go. The family, the house, the food and drink, the schedules and music can finally all return to normal. School routines will begin again. The
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“Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow…” Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” 1923 Writing is no easy stroll through a sunny meadow. It is an act of pure courage. How much easier to traipse
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Whenever I work with new authors, they’re eager and excited. And almost always they want to focus on how they did—whether the structure they used works and how well it “flows.” But what I find almost 100% of the time is that first, they need help hearing what they said. And without exception, it’s surprising to them to realize what
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“As the new year approaches, it’s a great time of year to think about what you really want to spend your time on. Where do you want to place your energy? “What deserves your attention?” – Frances Booth, Why It’s the Best Time of Year to Get Creative, Forbes.com This is the quote that caught my eye. I think Ms. Booth is
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“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go,” George Matheson, Scotland 1882. Of this hymn, Matheson says, “My hymn was composed…when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at that time. It was the night of my sister’s marriage, and the rest of the family were staying overnight in Glasgow. Something happened to me, which
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