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  • perfect pitch at writers conference The Prized Writing Conference Pitch

    by Deborah Clack @deborah_clack "Hey, Matt, this is Deborah. I, uh … we just met. In the restaurant. With my friends. It’s Deborah. Um... (Clears throat.) I just wanted to say that I’m sorry that didn’t go so well. I’m not really sure what happened. I just, uh, wanted to…

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  • do not worry 4 Things NOT to Worry about After a Writers Conference

    by Lindsey Brackett @lindsbrac Recently, I returned home from leading critique sessions at the inaugural North Georgia Christian Writers Conference. We had an amazing retreat right in my backyard—the lovely North Georgia Mountains. But, as I prepared to offer a short word at breakfast on Sunday morning, I knew so…

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  • prep writers Prep for the Writing Journey

    by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales As the Carolinas prepare for Hurricane Florence this week, we are reminded that there are things to do and have in place before she arrives, things to do when she arrives, and things to do after she dies out. As writers, it's important to recognize…

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  • recruit the words Recruit Just the Right Words

    by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 It matters the words we choose. Stir up or incite? Weaken or languish? Move or sway? When you consider which word to write next, do you also consider the power behind the word? How it sounds to the reader’s inner ear? What picture it portrays? You…

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  • remember writer 13 Things to Remember about Being a Writer

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson  Choosing to stand up and be identified as a writer can be a scary thing. The road is rarely a straight path to publication. These are some things that I hope will help you stay the course as you continue on your own writing journey. [tweet_box…

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  • For Want of a Better Word

    by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea Some people seem to have a way with words. Words, sentences, paragraphs—they all just flow out of those people, all polished and pretty. The fact that I don’t despise those people is a testament to how truly spiritual I am. (If you’re not rolling your eyes…

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