Tag Archives: encouragement

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

A few days ago, I attended an awards ceremony for a poetry competition. This was at a very small, private organization and the competition was in-house only. But from the beaming pride on the faces of the winner and two runner’s … Continue reading →

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Different Strokes

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I saw a call for submissions from one of the newer short mystery fiction magazines. I had recently bought an issue and wanted to read it to determine if I had anything in inventory that might be suitable for them. … Continue reading →

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The Artist In All Of Us

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

At the end of the year, many people take stock. Artists do, too. For us, this self-assessment can take various forms. Did I create new work this year? Did I have any successes? Did I keep my vision for my … Continue reading →

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Third, Fourth, . . .

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I saw a new market call and thought I had the perfect essay in inventory. This short piece had been published in a small local market several years ago, which did not disqualify it for this new market. At that … Continue reading →

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Scared?

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Today is Halloween. You already know that. These days, fewer people are afraid of supernatural beings. But we writers still have fears–the oft-acknowledged rejection, exposure, failure. We already know we have to act in spite of those fears in order … Continue reading →

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Bravery

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I gained a new follower a few days ago. Normally, this would be a cause for jubilation. But this time, I felt anxiety. The new follower is someone I know slightly. So what? I have lots of followers I know … Continue reading →

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My Newest Hero

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I hope you have time to read this long, but brilliant and lively interview with Connie Willis printed in Lightspeed Magazine. She has so much to say about writing, getting and developing ideas, researching, rejections, despair, hope, the unexpected aspects … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Faith

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Whether or not you are a believer, the Bible has wisdom to convey. One of the most famous verses is from 1 Corinthians, verse 13. Of course, there are several translations, but this is one from The New International Version: … Continue reading →

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