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How Much Description is Too Much?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Description is organic, a harmonious weaving of words that are seamlessly applied in every scene to enhance the story. Some writers languish over description and create lengthy narratives to enhance their novels. Their readers enjoy passages rich with prose. Their pleasure is intensified in the details—the…
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The Value of a Writing Contest
By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I remember my first conference. As I scanned over the registration page, I noticed the word, “CONTESTS”. Wow, a contest. The genres were lengthy, listing anything from devotions to fiction, articles, and non-fiction books. My heart raced. Was my work good enough? After a few days…
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Are Your Blog Posts U.N.I.Q.U.E
by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A savvy writer longs for a project that captures a reader’s attention. We want to stand out among the blog posts and articles that fill online sources. How does a writer choose a topic marked for success? Try the following acrostic for unique to help you…
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To Write Productively: Become Time Aware
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As a writer, I want to increase my writing and ability to publish (in any format). I’m basically saying I would like to be more productive. In this article, I want to explain a key to increasing your productivity: become time aware. For example, the timing…
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How to Sell 1000 Books in Three Months
by Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS @SusanNealYoga How can a reader purchase your book if she doesn’t know it exists? God gave you a special message that can help many people. How do you get your message to more readers? Book marketing dominated the conversation at breakfast during the…
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So You Want to Write a Holiday Article
By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites As a new writer I submitted an article about one of my fondest Christmas memories. A few magazines liked it, but I submitted it too late. The article evoked emotion, solved a problem, and captured the essence of Christmas. The publications did not tell me when…
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