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Writer, Are You A Personality Geek?
by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn I kind of am. I’m not to the point that I would claim to know and understand all the variants of all the different types out there, but I may get a little bit too excited when I read a description and have that “Oh, my word!…
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Why Writers Do More Than Write
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin From my earliest days as a journalist, I love to write a good story. Our world is filled with an infinite number of these stories. Someone must put their fingers on the keyboard and write these tales—whether true or created. An unfortunate aspect of the world…
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MAKING YOUR CHARACTERS BED
By Aaron Gansky @ADGansky Ever met someone who plays the perpetual victim? Doesn’t much matter what happens to them, they spin events in such a way that they become the victim, either of other people’s actions, perceived actions, thoughts, fate, or cosmic events. I find it pretty tough to relate…
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12 Topic Ideas for Scripture-Based Writing
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 After my second book, I ran into several dead ends. I thought maybe God wanted me to write about the book of Nehemiah. I have learned so much from Nehemiah’s story, but no, I wasn’t supposed to write about that. Then the gospel of Mark—another book…
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20 Books on Writing Every Writer Should Have on Their Shelf
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Since April is my birthday month, and I love buying new books, I wanted to share my list of 20 writing resources that every writer should have on their bookshelves. There is so much value in studying the writing craft, and I encourage you to…
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How To Make A Good Impression On An Editor
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As an editor, it is no exaggeration to say I’ve reviewed thousands of submissions during my years in publishing. As a writer, you have one opportunity to make a good first impression. While it may sound simplistic to say it, your impression is made in a…
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