Keys to Success: Don’t Let Age Hold You Back

Age has a big influence over career decisions. The younger we are, the braver we feel. We’re willing to explore and take chances because we know we have time to try different career moves. I started working in libraries when I was sixteen years old, but I only decided to make it a career afterContinueContinue reading “Keys to Success: Don’t Let Age Hold You Back”

Friday Faith Moment: Standing in the Shadows

Sometimes we are affected by the actions of other Christians. I don’t hide my faith as a writer, but I also don’t believe in bullying people with my faith. When I worked for others, I knew how to exercise my faith without weaponizing it. My faith was part of who I was as a representativeContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Standing in the Shadows”

Keys to Success: Marketing

Here is where I must admit that marketing is probably my weakest point. It stems from a few things. First, I have a love-hate relationship with social media which is a key marketing tool. Second, I’m often so busy writing that I forget to publicize my writing. Third, I simply don’t make time for it.ContinueContinue reading “Keys to Success: Marketing”

Keys to Success: Pretend You’re Still Working for Someone Else

Scrolling and searching like mad has not helped me find the original person I learned this tip from, but I will clarify that I didn’t come up with it on my own. Watching soapmaking videos to relax one day, I came across a soap maker running her own small business with her craft, and sheContinueContinue reading “Keys to Success: Pretend You’re Still Working for Someone Else”

Friday Faith Moment: Keep Going in Perseverance and Faithfulness

This morning, I spent some time outside working on landscaping and taking advantage of some early spring weather. I’m battling honeysuckle, wild grapevine, briars, and wild hedge as I try to liberate a beautiful dogwood tree at the corner of our front yard. It’s an exercise in perseverance because I know that I will constantlyContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Keep Going in Perseverance and Faithfulness”