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Is My Writing a Career or a Ministry?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What is the difference between a career and ministry? A career focuses on earning a source of income, obtaining the skills to perform the task, life interests, goals, and professional growth. Ministry is dedicating a person’s life to serving God, sharing the Gospel with others, witnessing…
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10 Reasons to Attend a Writers Conference
by Darlene L. Turner Is it your dream to become a published author? God has called you to write, but you don’t know where to start? Well, I did some research, and came up with ten reasons on why it’s important to attend. Let’s take a look! Investing in your…
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When You’re Looking For An Agent: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
by Blythe Daniel @BlytheDaniel Have you ever been tempted in social situations when someone asks, “What do you do”? to answer all the things you do in a given day? I would say (to help me think through what I do each day!): feed my family breakfast, help get water…
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Writer, Are You A Plotter, Planner, Pantser, or a Little Bit of ‘Em All
By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites I’ve heard the terms “plotter” and “pantser” in relation to fiction writing, but I wondered if the concepts held the same meaning for non-fiction writers. If you’re unfamiliar with these terms, here’s a brief explanation. Plotter A writer who outlines their plot before writing. The outline…
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Valuable Book Marketing Secrets for Authors
By Edie Melson @EdieMelson Over the course of my career I have published through big publishers and through smaller, traditional presses. Of course there are differences between what support a big and small publisher provides. But—and we all need to wrap our brains around this one truth—our responsibility as the…
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Three Tips for Writing Unforgettable Bible Studies
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 Insight matters. The right wording matters. God’s investment matters most of all. Would you remember the following line from a Bible study? I’m not sure I would. “Don’t let old temptations bother you.” That’s nice but easier said than done. Or would you remember this: “Slay…
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