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10 Back-to-School Tips for Writers
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales The kids have recently gone back to school and are settling into their school routines. Fall is just around the corner, and pumpkin spice everything has hit the shelves. But now is not the time to shelve our writing projects. Instead, here are 10 back-to-school…
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Why Your Publishing History Is Important to Agents & Editors
by Tamela Hancock Murray @Tamela_Murray When I review proposals, one element often missing is publishing history. How do I know this? I own a computer. With a Keyboard. And a Search Engine. Guess What? So do All The Editors. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@Tamela_Murray on @BRMCWC #writing #pubtips"]Why Your Publishing History Is Important to Agents…
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Our Readers’ Favorite Quotes about Writing
On Wednesdays this past month, we've been sharing some memes of Edie's and my favorite quotes about writing. We've also been promising that we would share memes of your favorite writing quotes to wrap up the month. Several of you commented with yours, so thank you! Without further ado, here…
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Writing Doesn’t Have to Be a Passive Sport
by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Writing is not a physically engaging activity. We sit in our chairs exercising our fingers over the keyboard while the rest of our bodies slip into passive mode. Passive tense isn’t good for writing or our bodies. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills on @BRMCWC #writerslife #writing"]Writing Doesn't…
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How to Do It All at a Writers Conference
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales We recently posted a sneak peek at the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference faculty list. It's a great one, so make sure you check it out by clicking on this sentence to follow the link. There is so much to do at a…
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Don’t Take the Naysayer’s Words to Heart
by Cindy Sproles @cindydevoted My high school journalism teacher once told me, “You’re a naive soul. Always looking for the best in others. Beware of naysayers. They will crush you.” It’s not the first time I’ve been accused of naivety nor the first time I’ve been disappointed in others, so…
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