Tag Archives: Writing

Where

So, you want to write a book. We have been tackling the five Ws and the H … that’s What, When, Where, Why. Who, and How. We started a couple of weeks ago with What, followed by When. Today we’ll … Continue reading

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The Need for Courage

These Words for the Week are from Eric Ritz, courtesy of Sermons.com. The late Richard Cardinal Cushing, formerly of the Archdiocese of Boston (MA), once wrote about the church’s need for courage. He said, “If all the sleeping folks will … Continue reading

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Looking for an Increase

  The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would … Continue reading

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When

So, you want to write a book. For the next few weeks — maybe with a break for other writing announcements or reviews — we’ll tackle the five Ws and the H … that’s What, When, Where, Why. Who, and … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Success

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage … Continue reading

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What

So, you want to write a book. For the next few weeks — maybe with a break for other writing announcements or reviews — we’ll tackle the five Ws and the H … that’s What, When, Where, Why. Who, and … Continue reading

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In Retrospect

On Jan. 15, 2009, Gerry McNamara was on US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched in the Hudson River. Here is his account of the event … and our Words for the Week. Among other things, he said, “There is a … Continue reading

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The Gospel According to Luke

This morning’s offering at Howland (ME) United Methodist Chruch. Blessed are you, Sovereign God, Creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded the earth in the beginning and the heavens are the work of Your hands. … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Challenge

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of … Continue reading

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So, You Want To Write a Book

So, you want to write a book. You have an idea, but the nagging question is what to do next. Congratulations. You took the first step. I do have to issue some cautions, though. There are many writers who make … Continue reading

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