by Zoe M. McCarthy | Aug 22, 2013 | Writing
“I had a terrific idea this morning, but I didn’t like it.” — Samuel GoldwynProblem: Have you searched for an idea for writing a blog post, article, or story? I have. Have you come up with nothing? I have. Or have you disliked the idea you came up with? Bingo!Here’s...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 18, 2013 | Writing
“Men are not moved by things, but the views they take of them.” —Epitectus We storytellers want our characters to be interesting, plausible, and memorable. But often our characters come across as one-dimensional. But with a little work, we can do two things that will...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 11, 2013 | Writing
“Procrastination is opportunity’s natural assassin.” –Victor Kiam We don’t plan to procrastinate. We want to fulfill our obligations and move forward. But too often we don’t.Let’s face it. Procrastination is a weird kind of selfishness, because it robs others...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 20, 2013 | Writing
“We know that … perseverance [produces] character; and character, hope.” —Romans 5:3-4Our character is what gains others’ trust. Perseverance is the mettle of our character. But persevering can be harsh.It doesn’t have to be. Persevering is hard work, but through our...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 24, 2013 | Writing
“Ideas are useless unless used.” —Theodore LevittSuppose your boss approaches you and says, “Company morale is down. I’m giving all employees an hour off work and inviting them to the cafeteria to enjoy free banana splits. I want you to give them a short pep talk...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 27, 2012 | Writing
“Dare to be naïve.” —Richard Buckminster Fuller Two Self-published Books In 1999 before I signed with an agent, I had twelve contemporary Christian short story ideas that came to me like shooting stars from heaven as I studied the Bible. I wrote the stories to...
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