The Professional Writing Life by Intern 1 (Sarah Traill)

During my months with Ann, I’ve had time to see the professional writing life up close. Here are a few of her tips: First, have a master plan. Make sure to write down all your tasks and deadlines. If you don’t write them down, you’re liable to forget! Once you have everything written down, makeContinue reading “The Professional Writing Life by Intern 1 (Sarah Traill)”

What I Learned from a Summer of Not Blogging

I haven’t posted a new blog entry in months and I’m trying not to feel guilty about that. The summer was filled with writing two books which, frankly, took priority over blogging. One book was a co-writing project with Bill Blacquiere, soon-to-be-retiring director of Bethany Christian Services. The Call to Care helps focus readers onContinue reading “What I Learned from a Summer of Not Blogging”

Lessons from Moving Office

I recently inherited a bedroom left vacant by Kid 3, who took Kid 1’s bedroom when she moved into an apartment. This empty bedroom has become my new office. It was no easy task to move a decade’s worth of stuff from my small office on the main floor to this vast expanse on theContinue reading “Lessons from Moving Office”