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Cathy C. Hallhttps://cathychall.wordpress.com/I write, write, write. Then I rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. THEN I submit all those polished-up words out into the world and sell 'em. It's a plan that's worked pretty well.

Finding Something Friday…Funny New Christian Voices

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Oooooh, I found something so funny today! (Besides Mr. Hall’s baby picture…although, if I’m being perfectly honest, his brother is much funnier-looking. So I guess I sorta got the better end of that deal).

Anyway, kids and funny have something to do with my second find for the day. I found the website, New Christian Voices, a few weeks ago. I’ve been reading all the columns and articles since then and laughing out loud. So, um, if you like your Christian voices staid and serious, this may not be the place for you. But if your Christian voice is a little skewed on the humorous side, then rush over here right now. And while you’re there, check out my tale of the Parent/Child Chaos Equation on the Relationship Channel. I just realized today that it was up and running. I love this new site and hope it finds a huge audience. The world could use a laugh every day, don’t you think? And if we can laugh and spread a little of the Lord’s joy while we’re at it, then so much the better!

Oh, and here’s something that might make you smile, too, if your story is chosen. It’s called Thin Threads and it’s sponsored by Kiwi Publishing. They’re looking for those moments in your life that made all the difference. They’re hoping to share stories that will bring hope and happiness to readers ( in 1200 words or less). But you don’t have much time…the deadline’s July 1st. I know, I know, I should have told you sooner. But I just found out myself. So hurry, check it out here and start writing.

No, wait! You can start writing after you’ve checked out New Christian Voices. There’s nothing like a little humor to put you in a happy writing frame of mind. (Now if I could just get Uncle Jimmy’s baby picture out of my mind!)

I’ve got a Secret (Thanks, Mr. Bly!)

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Do you have a stack of writing books laying about that you never seem to get around to actually reading because you’re too busy writing? Or maybe that’s just me…Anyway, with lightning striking willy nilly I thought it might be a good idea to get off the computer and do something else. So I picked up Robert W. Bly’s Getting Started as a Freelance Writer (better late than never.)

I had to read his Ten Secrets to Success because hey, if someone’s giving up his secrets, I’m all over that. And since I’ve never been very good at keeping secrets, here is Secret Number One:

1. Define what success means to you.

It sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But have you ever really thought about what you consider to be success? Not what your parents think of as success…or your friends…or your spouse. Now that I think of it, I’m glad that the beneficent Mr. Hall’s idea of success involves paying bills and such.

That gives me the freedom to pursue what success means to me–working at something I love. How about you? What does success mean to you? C’mon and share…it’ll be our secret.