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  • Are You Rushing Your Writing Journey?

    by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn  As I ran a few errands last week, a car pulled out in front of me. He could have waited, but it wasn’t close enough to warrant laying down on the horn, so I let it go. (As if I could do anything about it in the first…

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  • Authors Have a “Magical Life”

    By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Whether you have never published a book or published many books, you may have this concept that authors have a magical life. They get to travel, attend amazing events and talk with well-known people about their book. Bestselling authors must have a wonderful life because they…

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  • Seven Misconceptions About Writers

    by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 One of my favorite things to see is when writers are depicted in books, movies, and television. I feel incredibly validated and seen. I love how they are often glamorized, and I appreciate when we get a glimpse into the real-life highs and lows of the…

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  • Apprehensive Participation of Authors

    by Melissa Henderson @mimionlife “Can you attend?” “You can sell your books.” “Are you available for that date and time?” These comments are sometimes heard or read by authors. Invitations to parties, special gatherings, store sales, and more, are opportunities for writers to share their work, perhaps sell books, and…

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  • How Do We Write With Today’s Reader In Mind?

    by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZineColeman Today’s reader is not your mother’s reader. If a devotional seems to go on forever, chances are they will never finish it. If they can’t easily see you heading somewhere, readers quickly lose interest. They want to know: what is in this for me? How…

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  • New Year Resolutions for Writers

    by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Happy New Year! I don’t make resolutions. I stress out trying to keep them for two weeks, let alone a year. This morning, I decided to research the history of New Year's resolutions. If you already know the information, please stick with me. What I learned…

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