by Kathy Nickerson | May 16, 2018 | writing
On today’s Writer Wednesday, I’m talking about audience. If you don’t want anyone to read your work, you probably aren’t ready to be an author. Keep on being a writer, though, tucking your poetry and prose away inside a...
by Kathy Nickerson | May 2, 2018 | mercy, work, writing
Welcome to Writer Wednesday. One of the basic questions professionals like to ask newbies is this: So, why do you write? The answers are as unique as the folks replying. But, here are three of the most common reasons. I write because I want to be rich. Nobody...
by Kathy Nickerson | Apr 18, 2018 | work, writing
Welcome to a new column featured on my blog. The Wednesday Writer answers some of the questions readers ask about the writing process in general and writing for publication, specifically. The first time I walked into a bookstore to buy a Writers’ Market,...
by Kathy Nickerson | Jul 11, 2015 | happy endings, mercy, writing
This morning, I got all jealous over Jen Hatmaker and her new book. Before you start writing in the comments about how jealousy is a sin: Let me assure you I repented before I even finished my morning Diet Coke. And before you start reminding me not to compare...
by Kathy Nickerson | Jun 16, 2015 | family, Friendship, happy endings, writing
Next week, I’m going to be dancing in the streets. Okay, maybe just in my kitchen. The cause of this celebration is that one of my friends/students/fellow artists will see his first story published. And, if you have ever struggled to bring anything to...
