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The Opportunity To Publish Is Everywhere
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin David Smith loved language and ignited an excitement in his English teaching at Peru High School in Peru, Indiana during the late 1960s. Of modest height with receding sandy hair and a bug-eyed appearance, Mr. Smith loved his students and reached out to challenge them. As…
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Rediscovering Your Passion: A Journey of Renewal for Christian Writers
by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 As Christian writers, we often encounter moments of self-doubt and insecurity. There have been times when I've questioned whether my voice truly mattered or if my words could inspire change. However, I've come to understand that our perceived limitations do not define us—our aspirations can triumph…
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How to Participate in 15 Minute Appointments and other Professional Stuff
by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The Blue Ridge Conference is fast approaching, and writers are polishing their manuscripts and proposals One of the conference highlights is the ability for the writer to schedule two face-to-face appointments with an agent, editor, or professional writer. We want that event to be a positive…
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Tips for Writing Back Cover Copy
by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan The back cover copy is usually what sells a book, along with a killer first line. While deciding how I wanted to write this, I surfed the web to gather a little fodder for the post, see what others are saying. Do you know over 90%…
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Three Story Formulas For Writing Success
by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Do you use formulas in your writing projects? No, it’s not a trick question. The idea of formulaic writing might concern some people, especially because the industry-wide demand for originality, but we need to understand an important truth about storytelling: There are no new stories. Sorry…
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Writers – Part II
By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales This month, we’re going to talk about spring cleaning our office space (both digital and physical). But before we do that, let’s enjoy a few quotes about spring cleaning and decluttering life: From time to time, one must release the grime built up inside them to…
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