Writers
This carefully maintained dock holds a growing collection of the written word. Here, you’ll find thought provoking articles, unique stories, private letters, personal notes, deep musings, and occasionally, even poetry. Much of the content here has never been shared publicly. For whatever reason, some pieces were tucked away by the writer for years. Now, it’s all available for you.
Poetry Conversations: How Do I Love Thee?
In this new addition to the Writers Dock, Poetry Conversations takes a deep look at some of the best poetry ever written. Watch and listen as Gloria Gaither (a former high school English teacher) and Andy Andrews (a former high school poetry hater) discuss Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” Will Andy be swayed? Listen and find out! Also included is the tale of a Valentine Poem Gloria once wrote for her husband, Bill, that mentions “Browning” in the text.
Intentionally Humble
The practice of becoming humble is one that can really be developed by making use of a simple yet very interesting and rewarding habit to add into your family’s daily life. First, let’s take a moment to discuss the roots of being humble. Because the roots of being humble are all about one thing—other people.
Shoutin’
I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Farmland gave way to cattle pastures. Somewhere deep in the sticks, my GPS went to be with the Lord.
The Gift of Dandelions
By Gloria GaitherDandelions dotted my childhood. When the long Michigan winter began to admit defeat, there were dandelions, spreading their leaves like fingers, flat and broad, across the greening grass with their tiny fists of buds in the middle. Their first spring...
Lost and Found
The mall was crowded. I was maybe 5 years old. And I was lost. If you’ve ever been lost in the mall as a little boy you know true terror. I had somehow drifted from my mother. I had been distracted by—of all things—a magic show.
3 Questions for Turning Your Passion into a Career
Whenever I happen to meet someone who is seeking career advice, I always start by asking them these three questions…
Nice Days
That was not a good night. It was not a good decade. I stopped believing in things. I went years without eating ice cream, watching baseball, or smiling.
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Have you “had it” with the cold? If you want to warm up quickly, read this one NOW! It’s brand new on The Writer’s Dock—and only 117 years old! Written in 1907 by Robert W. Service, The Cremation of Sam McGee is a poem you’ll actually enjoy and want to share with friends. This rhyming story is like a great song. It has everything—mystery, humor, action, horror, excitement…and a great punch line!
These Ol’ Tables
In every season the table is where special holidays are celebrated. At the end of every workday and workweek, it is the food, family, and fellowship that brings us all home.
The Umbrella of Authority
Over the years, we’ve witnessed some spectacular public downfalls. People who millions consider to be heroes, dramatically falling from grace. If you’ve been around long enough (and it doesn’t take that long), you’ve seen the same thing happen in your personal life…
Writing Advice from Bestselling Authors
Have you ever considered writing a book? Here’s some advice from our ever growing list of Q & A specifically for future writers!
What Do I Do Now?
I talk to quite a few people in person. In one form or another, it has been interesting to note that advice of one sort or another seems to turn out to be the topic. And specifically, there is one question that continues to recur in almost every conversation I have: What do I do now?