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Only Writing
Only writing is writing. I don’t recall now whether I read that in a book or heard it during a presentation. Either way, its truth is brilliant. They went on to say, “Reading is not writing. Thinking about writing is not writing. Researching what you’re going to write… that’s still not writing. Only writing is writing.…
Stalking Time
Ever wish you had more time? After a 6 month lapse in blog posts, this seems like an appropriate one to share! This was originally posted on Inspire A Fire and you can view the original post at https://www.inspireafire.com/stalking-time. I wish I had more time. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t lament the…
Inspire a Fire
Exciting news! I was recently invited to become a monthly contributor to a popular Christian devotion website, Inspire a Fire. My first post was launched yesterday. Check it out at www.inspireafire.com/training. (And consider leaving a comment there to let the organizers know they did a good thing inviting me!) I am so thankful for this…
The Girl on the Other Side of the Bathroom
That’s how we knew each other, my suitemates and I. Last week was my second trip to my favorite writer’s conference. (Okay, so it’s the only writer’s conference I’ve ever attended, but still.) We stayed in a residence hall with shared bathrooms between each pair of rooms; I wouldn’t trade those accommodations for anything. Walking through…

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Janet Beagle, PhD is the founder of The Mustard Patch. She divides her time between the Midwest and New England, and if she’s not writing, she’s probably out hiking with her 2-and 4-footed friends.