When I wrote my first novel manuscript, I really struggled with the idea of the elevator pitch. I just wrote 80,000 words and you want a two-sentence summary? C’mon! However, with each of my projects it’s gotten a little easier to create my pitch. (The two-page synopsis is still the
The first time I attempted writing a novel was for NaNoWriMo 2015. I was a winner that year – and I ended up finishing that manuscript, polishing it, and querying it. (That was my project that garnered a bunch of partial requests, a smattering of fulls, and one R&R. Even
A few years ago, I started tracking what I read in the back of my planners. Then I discovered Goodreads, and switched to tracking there. I have to admit, I don’t use everything Goodreads offers — I’m lousy at remembering to write reviews, and I forget to check for friend
Learning the truth about the origins of the Enneagram in October 2020 was life-changing.
Some days, my kids wake up absolutely ravenous. From the moment their eyes open in the morning, their only thought seems to be, “Feed me!” This was especially true in their toddler years, but now that I have a teen and a tween, this modus operandi seems to be back!
Y’all know I love my dogs, right? Well, now they’ve inspired my latest reflection on love and faith — and it’s up at Scattered Woman Pursuing Purpose right now. Click over and tell us what you think.
MICHELLE NEBEL
I write about faith and theology, family and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!
