Takeaways Always try new things. Be open to creative stimulation Know what drives your novel and keep going back to it. Describe your book in a letter and gain clarity Exploring Masterclass The pandemic guided many of us in different ways, to try different things. I signed up for Masterclass—the…
It used to be US Embassy emails to Americans in Ethiopia were mundane with notices about meetings, visa changes, and other bureaucratic items. A bleak message For the past few years, that hasn’t been the case, with regional conflict, outbreak of war, and then Covid-19. But this week’s message gave…
Tighten narrative distance so readers better connect with your story We writers love to tell stories. But we shouldn’t. Tell that is. We should show. Writers show best by narrowing narrative distance. We should help our readers visualize the setting, people, psychology, the action. We can do this through vividly…
The outdoors captured my attention and imagination from an early age. Images of oceans, mountains, vegetation, wildlife, and rivers flash through my memory. It was my original passion. It remains so. This passion revolved around exploration, climbing, rafting, hiking, camping and other recreations. I marveled at the natural world.…
Quotes to inspire successful writing, and a thriving writer’s life. Meditate on the ones that catch your attention. Then get to work writing with passion AND focus!
Can readers trust you with their time? Maybe you have a stunning idea for a cover. Maybe you’re blessed with copywriting skills and can sell your book with a powerful back cover summary. But your key thing is the written words within the book itself. Where are you? And it…
Grateful, after all these years serving in Ethiopia and Vietnam! Do you keep a grateful journal? It’s a critical tool for good thinking and spiritual health. But it’s been tough this past year. I’ve tried, but skipped many days. Pondering this Thanksgiving Newsletter, I reviewed my journal. I use the…
A collection of news and features about Ethiopia, with links to read more.
Prayers today and always for Ethiopia. On June 30, an unknown assailant assassinated a popular musician, Hachalu Hundessa, known for his political songs.
Each day begins at your first moments of conciousness. That’s when we first make choices—choices that will empower, or limit, your day.
