Category Archives: Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic

Hey Santa

Posted on December 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, I was supposed to launch my book Yes, There Is a Santa … And I’ve Seen Him Many Times last Saturday as a tag on to the Ho Ho Hometown Christmas festivities in Dover-Foxcroft. The … Continue reading →

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Plot Twist

Posted on December 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A writer in my writing class last year was getting frustrated. She had outlined her mini story, but as she started to put words on paper, the story started to drift from her original intent. I remember the angst on … Continue reading →

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Preface, Introduction or Foreword

Posted on November 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was recently asked what a Preface was and whether it was the same as an Introduction or Foreword. The answer to the latter part of the question is a resounding No! The three, while preceding your manuscript, serve different … Continue reading →

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For the Kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. My five children have blessed me with 18 grandchildren, who in turn have blessed me with four great-granddaughters. That’s a lot of little ones floating around. Keeping track of them all is, well, challenging. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Raise the Curtain! Santa Is in the House

Posted on November 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for! Okay, maybe not everybody but certainly me. Drumroll please … I am so proud to reveal the cover of my newest book — Yes There Is a Santa … and I’ve Met Him … Continue reading →

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Devotionals

Posted on November 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been skimming through a devotional given to me by a lay leader from a currently closed church, thanks to its pastor whom I’ve never met. Since the church remains closed — more because of the age of congregants than … Continue reading →

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Postscript on Reviews

Posted on October 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I received a mote after last week’s post on reviews. She asked me whether I thought review exchanges would be okay. To explain, there are writers — usually indie authors — who seek reviews by asking other writers to review … Continue reading →

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Help

Posted on October 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As most of you know, I am working on a new work in progress (WIP). It has been going well — generally following an outline with notes highlighting the beginning and end thoughts and specific scenes in between. As you … Continue reading →

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(Christian) Romance

Posted on October 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the most daunting thing for a fictional writer trying to break into the publishing world, in my opinion, is the selection of a genre. There are sooo many choices, especially if you’re self-publishing. You can broadly choose … Continue reading →

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Outlines

Posted on September 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As a developmental editor, my friend Janyre Tromp preaches the importance of outlines and how they’re critical for attacking edits (even if you don’t use them for the actual writing). How/when do you use outlines and what do you use … Continue reading →

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