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Sword Fighting 101: An Introduction to Historical European Martial Arts for Writers
By Amy Bright @AmyBrightwriter Do you love to read fight scenes, or do you skip over them to the outcome and the rest of the book? I have to confess–I rarely make it past two to three paragraphs of many fight scenes. Sometimes they seem forced; sometimes the fights are…
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The Rewards of Writing from Your Secret Garden
by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales In his book How to Grow a Novel: The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them, Sol Stein says, “In our not-yet acknowledged secret garden lie the seeds of some of our best not-yet written stories.” When I recently read this quote, the…
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How to Start an Inspirational Blog, Part 5
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I wanted to be clever, not practical. My goal in crafting blog post titles was to think of the snazziest title I could, even if it wasn’t search engine friendly. It took a few gentle suggestions from a blog editor for me to embrace a different…
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A Well Equipped Writer Has These 10 Traits
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson When each of us chooses to label ourselves as a writer, we are embarking on a journey that’s not for the faint of heart. To find joy—and yes, even a little success—we need to make sure we’re well-equipped for what lies before us. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…
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7 Leadership Traits for Every Writer
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every writer longs to see his/her work published, but not every writer is a leader. The position takes a unique skill set. What are the 7 Traits Every Christian Writer Needs for Leadership? Make positive choices. Choose joy. This is not about expecting every day to…
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A Check Up for Your Writer’s Heart
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 We’re at the end of a year which has been full of ups and downs—we’ve experienced a little more freedom during this pandemic, but we’re still using caution and wisdom. My heart is ready for some Christmas joy. How about you? How is your writer’s heart?…
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