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 creative, compassionate and insightful. Here’s how to make a weakness …
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 writer’s conference circuit, I finally said no to airline security …
Submissions requirements
To expedite your book’s publication, please follow these instructions precisely: Single space lines, one space between sentences. Use common fonts: Arial/Helvetica or Times New Romans/Georgia. End chapters by pressing CONTROL …
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 “deadlines” and “kill fees,” but we also “kill off widows …
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.” Within seconds the much-hyped Artificial Intelligence program created this piece: …
Have a great break
You and I both need a vacation, but fear not! You can find hundreds of articles, book excerpts,
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 of individual authors in titling, organizing and marketing their articles, …
James Watkins: Hoper
If you need some hope and humor, you’ve come to the right place! Here are over 100 posts full of hope and humor I trust will be helpful. • Hopeful …
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. Here are some versions of that message. • Are you …
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 views, Internet trolls attack with anonymity, and the public square …
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 from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from …
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 posts. Ha!) Seriously, it’s a great question! Here are some …
Enjoy encouragement, entertainment, endorphins
Welcome to hope and humor! Brain imaging has revealed laughter produces natural opiates which promote a sense of euphoria and well-being! So, thanks for stopping by for some encouragement, entertainment …
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 2009-2016 in the “all-around” that tests skills in six events. …
Writing in the Dark
Hi, I’m Jim. I have clinical depression. That’s probably a bit of a shock to those who know me simply as a humor writer and motivational speaker. But through medication …