Shenandoah Winter Retreat February 2 – 4, 2024 The group of us stood next to the picture frame windows, looking at the distant snowy hill. “I can’t believe they’re still skiing,” said Mary. It was well into the afternoon with only a faint light guiding the skiers. The sunny cloudless weather from the past few […]
Author: Janet Bruins
Writing Picture Books
One of my followers from Instagram sent me this request: “Hi, Janet! I’m writing a book about the experience of people immigrating to the US, specifically focused on the experience of children (ages 4-8).” That’s wonderful! When my family immigrated to the United States, I was in middle school. My English speaking abilities were close […]
How to Structure a Book
“I’m putting together a book on John the Baptist and the recent illumination of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Any advice?” Yes, I do, was my first thought. The writer’s life is miserable! Back away while you still can! Then I realized it was just my inner voice having its monologue again. My actual advice: figure […]
How to Write a Book about Your Life
Getting Started on Your Memoir Writing Journey When I tell people I’m writing a book, most often they will tell me they’ve been thinking about writing one too. It’s as if they’ve been carrying this desire to write and finally found someone to share this secret with. The interest they exude in my own book […]