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Imaginary Writing Friends
By Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner As children, we loved to play in our imaginary worlds. We’d make up stories for our dolls, barbies, trucks, build forts and have wars, etc. If you’re a writer, I’m guessing you probably even had an imaginary friend or two, right? Confession time . . .…
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As Writers We’re Also Ambassadors
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20 I’m constantly amazed at how God chooses to use me in the work He’s doing in this world. It’s humbling and terrifying at the same time. I’ve been looking at…
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Rules for Engaging with Agents
By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett The first time I met an agent, I began creating content for a future conference seminar, “How Not to Sign with an Agent.” I added points to it every time I attended a conference, and it became a topic of great hilarity between my critique partner…
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4 Surprising Tips for Quoting Scripture
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I’ve heard faculty at writers’ conferences say we need to know the rules before we break them. Well, yes. I like to use partial sentences once in a while to make a point. Really fun. And freeing. But at other times, the rules give me peace.…
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The Importance of a Writing Tribe
by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Most of us are thinkers. We come up with a project, decide we need assistance, and then call on friends and family for help. That’s just how we roll. Having the support of those who love us and who are willing to step into the gap…
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Don’t Let the Whiteboard Discourage Your Writing
by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn I got home from the gym the other day, and I felt great. Well, I didn’t feel great physically. It took me an hour to stop sweating enough so I could take a shower. But mentally? I felt great! Why? Because that workout was the kind of workout…
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