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Set Realistic Writing Goals to Stay on Course
By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII “Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” —Pablo Picasso Make a plan. Stick to the plan. Easier said than done, right?…
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Last Chance to Apply for a 2022 BRMCWC Scholarship
Every year we are excited to be able to award scholarships to our writer family. The money comes through our contest fees and donations. Scholarships are awarded on need and/or merit. Selections are made by a group of publishing professionals. Since we are dependent on the generosity of others, we…
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All the Inward Parts
by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I’ll just crawl under the pew now, thanks. Has it happened to you? Right at the pastor’s most dramatically silent pause: your hideously loud stomach-growl. I say growl, but remember those old movies when Tarzan yodel-yelled and in response elephants stampeded? That. You put your hand over…
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Christmas Quotes by Writers
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Have you ever read what other writers have said about Christmas? Curiosity, like a writerly-child (I made that up), propelled me to explore several quotes. These are so special that I wanted to share twelve of them with you. 1. "Do give books—religious or otherwise—for Christmas. They're…
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Building Your Writing Brand – Part 2
By JP Robinson @JPRobinsonBooks A few days ago, my wife returned from the grocery store with two different brands of coffee: Lavazza and Caribou. While Lavazza is a household favorite, I immediately claimed the Caribou coffee. Why? Because its cover spoke to me. The rustic image of a caribou in…
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How Decorating the Tree Relates to Writing
by Lindsey Brackett @LindsBrac The day after Thanksgiving, we chopped down a massive Christmas tree. I’m not kidding—it takes up half our living room. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#Writing #Writinglife #BRMCWC"]How Decorating the Tree Relates to Writing by @LindsBrac on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] It's exactly what we needed right now. Pure, unadulterated joy.…
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