It took me a long time to realize and accept I’m a writer. I thought that I needed to contribute an article for a notable magazine or website or sign a book contract to consider myself one, and even though I’ve managed to do some of that, it’s not a requirement. I’m pleased that someContinue reading “Five Tips for Being a Writer”
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In Defense of Self-Publishing
It’s been about a month since the release of No Perfect Time, my first venture into publishing on Smashwords. Rather than going the traditional route of pitching an idea to an established publisher, I opted to put everything together myself. I briefly touch on my reasons for doing this in my podcast episode about theContinue reading “In Defense of Self-Publishing”
Book Excerpt: the Spiritual Practice of Shutting Up
The following is an excerpt from my new book, No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith. Many people have a certain idea of what prayer is. Call and response. Prayers of unison. Joys and concerns. The Lord’s Prayer recited. Words spoken aloud, usually to petition God for a certain sense of presence orContinue reading “Book Excerpt: the Spiritual Practice of Shutting Up”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 