Tagged: Writing Life

  • 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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  • 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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  • Why Characters Need Secrets

    By Aaron Gansky @ADGansky Good friend and co-author Diane Sherlock recently blogged about the similarities between writing a novel and training for a triathlon. For sure worth reading. Take a minute to follow the link and check out what she has to say. It prompted me to look at the way I…

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  • A Writer’s Purpose

    by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman My little cousin Betsy was three years old one September when a family friend took her into downtown Chicago on the train. Wanting to further the youngster's education, the woman pointed out the many trees seeming to fly by their windows. "Do you see all…

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