Word count is crucial. I need 30,000 words to complete Book Two of THE SOLID ROCK and my word count so far is 27,500. The coffee shop is where I get my inspiration. I wade through puddles, push open the double doors at the coffee shop and pull my cold feet toward the counter.
Medium latte, please.
Carol and Mera are away on vacation. Paul, Teresa and Ericka don’t come to the coffee shop Saturday mornings so there will be less talk about the thunderstorm last night. I’m siting at my usual spot, with two palms curved around my cup; pad and pencil lying on the table–pensive.
Good morning ma’am, I am Brian …a colleague of mine is reading one of your books, AND WHEN WE PRAY. I’ve always wanted to write my story, can you help me?
Good morning Brian, you work in this shop don’t you? And you want to write a book?
Yeah…that’s it I want to write a book…the story of my life.
Sure Brian, I’d be happy to help. First, I want you to think about the following:
Do you intend to publish your story?
Why should anyone care about your story?
How do you feel when you think about your story?
What kind f feelings do you hope your readers will experience after they’ve read your story?
Will readers ‘feel’ YOU after they’ve read your story?
Emotions such as fear, anger, hate, loss and determination get readers attention, are you prepared to be emotional as you tell your story?
If you are willing to start with this simple outline … I’m willing to help you to get your story out.
Thank you …more latte for you ma’am?
With a looming deadline for my fall launch of WATT TOWN ROAD and Book Two of THE SOLID ROCK, a second cup of self-indulgent latte is truly my desire this morning.
Let's have coffee 
Olive, I love these comments! Thank you so very much. These will surely assist me as I write my second book titled “Walking Miles in Sensible Shoes: A Nurse looks back on her Vocation”