Articles

  • We are Products of our Decisions

    A week ago, a young man, John, affirmed that we (all humans) are products of our environment, and wanted to know my thoughts about it. Before I commented, I wanted to make sure that I understood what he said, and what he meant. I wanted to understand his position before I attempted to help him

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  • Are You Loquacious?

    As a 10-year-old, I was having a difficult time explaining something to my dad. When I finished, he said, “Well, you certainly are loquacious.” Later in life I learned that some writers are loquacious, but we often use the term verbose – using unnecessary words, filler material that does not help the story. Some time

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  • Happy March 1st

    Well, what do you know? Today is special for several reasons. Among the many reasons, it is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, Baby Sleep Day, National ‘Dadgum That’s Good’ Day, National Speech and Education Day, and Share a Smile Day. Oh yes, it also marks the anniversary of when the Continental Congress adopted the Articles

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  • Enjoy the Process, or Enjoy the Book?

    I’ve known George (not his real name) for more than 10 years. He is bright, intelligent, and is successful in completing projects … when he wants to complete them. He’s written a weekly blog for over 15 years, and I learned that he has often mentioned to others that he would like to publish them

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  • Write 18 and Sell 3, or Write 2 and Sell Hundreds?

    I spoke with a man several years ago who had written 18 books. I was impressed with his productivity and his diligence, until he inadvertently revealed a bit of information he meant to keep hidden: He had sold only 3 books, and feeling dejected, was giving them away. One of the men in our writers’

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  • What will Readers “Take Home” from Reading Your Book?

    As a pastor, I always gave everyone in attendance something to “take home.” Whatever the listener’s background, be it Christian, atheist, philosopher, scientist, mechanic, writer, or whatever, I wanted the listeners to learn something that was meaningful to him or her. Why? I didn’t like asking people to come back; I wanted them to come

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  • Why do you like to write?

    What compels you to write? Is it fun? An obsession? An adventure? An escape? I asked a group of people why they wrote, and here are just a few of their responses. Writing helps me cope with stress. Writing allows me to go to anywhere I want to go with no restrictions. Writing allows me

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  • One Last Reminder …

    P&L Publishing and Literary Services is offering a $100 discount as a Valentine’s Day special. If you are writing a book – or are ready to publish one – contact us on our “Get In Touch” or contact page and tell us you read this blog. You’ll be surprised at how little it costs to

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  • Write for a Win-Win

    When was the last time you heard someone say, “That’s a Win-Win?” That doesn’t work in baseball, football, basketball, and all the other sports. For a team to win, the other team has to lose, and for some reason people don’t like losing. Okay, you know that. But how does win-win apply to writing? I’m

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  • You Don’t Know how to Start?

    You want to write a book, but you don’t know how to start? You might need to consider personal time management. Separate tasks or projects under “urgent” – “important” – “necessary” – “desired.” This takes insight, planning, preparation, and promotes efficiency. It also greatly reduces time spent in crisis-management. Decide what’s needed to accomplish that

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