You can do it, Monday!

I think I can, I think I can....
Remember that little book of the little train?
Start the day proclaiming that you can do it! Don't let the naysayers get an edge. Begin knowing that you've been given this day and along with it, the Lord has given you what you need to accomplish your goals.

So, what are your goals? Do you have any?

I am usually very goal challenged. I write by the Seat-of-my-pants and tend to live that way. But I am entering into a new chapter in my life. And I have things I need to accomplish.
Goals of the week

• Edit 10 chapters on Liberty Belle
• Write 3 chapters on my new WIP

I can do this. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.

Next Monday - I'll let you know how I did.

From Inspirational Spark

"A goal is a dream with a deadline."

~ Napoleon Hill

The Publishing Road

Just where am I on this road to publishing?

I do have 4 books finished. At least they have 'The End' attached to the last page.
Of course they all need their final editS and that is edit with a capital S.
I want them to be the best that I can make them.

The first book jumping out of the computer and into publish land, is Liberty Belle.
As you can see, I have the front cover finished thanks to  Delia Latham. She was a pleasure to work with.

But what do I have to do now? This very day?
 EDIT

So, beside working on my blog, I am going to have a quiet Saturday afternoon with Liberty Longstreet, Aunt Flora, and of course Sheriff Wade Calder. I'll let them tell me a thing or two that will enhance and tighten their story.

Till next week.

Things I will need to do before I publish Liberty Belle:

• of course finish the edit
• line up endorsements
• reviews
• blog interviews
• formatting for E-pub
• finish back cover of book
• Pray
• Pray a lot

God is Good

I am embarking on the great E-pub journey. My first book - Liberty Belle - will hit the cybershelf in May, 2012

There were many reasons to jump the traditional fences of the traditional publishing route.

• I am not traditional  : )
• I love my freedom
• I believe the Lord has directed me on this path (really the number one reason)
• Ability to be published this year rather than waiting - waiting - waiting

Keep in touch and I'll update my blog on what I learn about the process.

Time to get down to business.

The business of writing that is. I have proposals to finalize and send out.

I can do this.

Check out a short story I wrote about time at Fliterary

http://www.fliterary.com/

Enjoy and write!!

Next week is here!

The ACFW conference begins Thursday morning. Can't wait.

This year I'll be driving with my friend and fellow wordsmith, Betty Woods. So looking forward to the adventure the Lord has set before us.

I am thankful for all the prayers of those lifting up this conference. Thankful that American Christian Fiction Writers organization exists. Dedicated to helping those called to write stories that will prick, convict, lift up, console, and change hearts.

I am leaving tomorrow. Have I packed yet - no. But I am thinking about it. : )

Will check in and let you know how the conference is going. I am sure my brain will be filled with useful ways in which to write better.

When I get back, look out world. I intend to write like the wind and finish books started. And who knows how many stories will attack me and beg to be written.

See you in St. Louis.

ACFW Conference Next Week!

YES! My pup, JACS, perked his ears at my exclamation. Yes, I exclaimed. Am I ready?

I thought so last week : )

ACFW - American Christian Fiction Writers - a wonderful organization of Christian writers dedicated to the excellence of writing and helping one another.

If you are writing in a lonely little cubbyhole, check out this organization : http://www.acfw.com/

Well, off to work on those One Sheets, first chapters, and getting my mind focused on the Lord.

Words

Words! As writers that's our business. As Christians, we must weigh our words carefully.

Proverbs 15:23
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

Proverbs 25:11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment.

With a word, we can tear down or build up. Speak and write, death or life. We must choose our words wisely.

As writers, especially on the Internet, we must remember that these black and white thoughts will go on. They will not be deleted or erased by time.

Make a choice to write words that lead people to life.