Category: Encouragement

I’m Alive!

Posted on by Janet Hise
A few years ago, I had lunch with the U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis. My heart pounded as I carefully placed each bite of food in my mouth, making sure not to dribble down my front.... Read More

Happy 200th!

Posted on by Janet Hise
James and John were in their early twenties when they went to their father asking for a loan. As apprentices in the printing industry, they had a vision to create a new publishing firm in New York Cit... Read More

Piecing It Together

Posted on by Janet Hise
I like beginnings. So much potential lies at the beginning–the launch of a business, the first day of school, or Chapter One of a book. I also find it easy to start something and not finish it. ... Read More

Writing Critique Sandwich

Posted on by Janet Hise
Are you making a mistake when critiquing other writers? Whether you critique in online communities or meet in person, critiquing has a set of rules you should know before agreeing to check someone els... Read More

Time to Write

Posted on by Janet Hise
Time. It’s free, yet it’s priceless. We all have it and use it, but where does it go? Time flies when you’re having fun. Life rushes by in a moment. There is a time to every purpose, and each da... Read More