Hope & humor from author/speaker James Watkins
Welcome to hope and humor! Brain imaging has revealed laughter produces natural opiates which promote a sense of euphoria and
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Writing
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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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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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
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Top ten reasons to attend a writers’ conference
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today’s category: 10. The three
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Twenty-five rejection-proof markets
With fewer and fewer publishers, producing fewer and fewer books, by fewer and fewer authors, books are extremely hard to
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Do you have the ‘worst’ job?
Happy Labor Day! Here in the States, we’re celebrating labor by taking the day off! However, not everyone loves his
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Killing orphans and widows: a lexicon of literary lingo
Publishing is a bloody business! Editors kill widows and orphans, set deadlines and issue kill fees. Graphic designers maintain a
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Does your manuscript need some CPR?
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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