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  • Writers: Know Your Hooks, Lines, and Sinkers

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I bet you’re thinking that this article is about fishing. Well it is, and it isn’t. We all have our favorite novels, rich stories that send us into the lives of our characters—and even become our friends. We’re walking with them, sharing their joys and sorrows,…

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  • Start Small Think Big but Start Small

    by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales One of the best pieces of writing advice I received when I was just starting out was to start small. Don't aim for the book deal. Rather, start with a blog. Find your voice. Develop your writing skills. Read a lot and learn the craft.…

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  • Welcome to Livestreaming: Facebook Live

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett The livestreaming community went into a state of momentary shock when major player Blab.im said "buh-bye for now" and went offline two weeks ago. According to their farewell blog post, they'd "gone from 0 users to 3.9 million users in less than one year." 3.9 million…

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  • Social Media, Marketing & Branding

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Recently I’ve been reminded what a small world publishing really is. Even if we don’t actually know each other, it’s likely that we have friends and associates in common. Because it’s such a small world, it’s important for us to all pay attention to how we interact,…

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  • Post-Conference Blues 10 Ways to Overcome Post-Conference Blues

    by Alycia W. Morales      @AlyciaMorales This week, I attended ACFW in Nashville, TN. Along with seeing writer friends I've known for years, I saw some who I'm in awe of and just getting to know. I met new friends, as well. I enjoyed the classes I attended. I brainstormed. I…

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  • BlueRidgeConference 3 Traits of a Great “First Reader”

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Your First Reader is a super important person in your writing journey. As writers, we get so close to our projects, our writing "babies," if you will, that it can be difficult to take a step back. Having a second set of eyes (or three or four)…

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