My Most Important Message in 40 Years
All my conference keynotes condensed into one essential talk Audio and text: After 40 years of traveling on the Christian
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Writing
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As I’ve spoken at hundreds of writers’ conferences, I’ve met so many people who are writing a book for family
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How to overcome depression
Writers and poets have a higher rate of clinical depression than the general public, but it’s what makes them more
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Submissions requirements
To expedite your book’s publication, please follow these instructions precisely: Single space lines, one space between sentences. Use common fonts:
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Publishing is brutal! I’m here to help.
Hi. Please call me Jim and I’d love to help through this bloody business of publishing. (We not only have
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Will AI replace real live authors and artists?
It’s the lazy days of summer, so I asked bard.google.com to “Write a hopeful and humorous 500-word essay for Christians.”
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Have a great break
You and I both need a vacation, but fear not! You can find hundreds of articles, book excerpts,
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James Watkins: Writing coach
Does your writing need some CPR? I love teaching and coaching writers. It’s been a joy to work with hundreds
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James Watkins: Hoper
If you need some hope and humor, you’ve come to the right place! Here are over 100 posts full of
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Are you listening to Goliath or God?
One of my favorite keynote talks is “I’m a Giant Killer” based on the classic story of David and Goliath.
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Posting with love, truth and grace
I think we can all agree that social media has put the coarse in discourse! The politically-correct media “cancels” opposing
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So, your writing got rejected?
Writers, be encouraged when you receive a rejection slip! King Solomon had a huge “platform” and social network. “They came
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Dealing with ‘flaming’ emails and comments
A writer friend asked me how I deal with “flaming” emails and comments. (Apparently she assumed not everyone loves my
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Enjoy encouragement, entertainment, endorphins
Welcome to hope and humor! Brain imaging has revealed laughter produces natural opiates which promote a sense of euphoria and
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Christians get do-overs
Olympic athletes don’t get do-overs Japan’s gymnast “King” Kohei Uchimura had reigned supreme winning every world and Olympic title from
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