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Five Reasons to Review Books
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin For many years, several times a week, publishers and authors send new books which arrive in my mailbox. To libraries, I’ve given away so many books that a church in Kentucky was able to gain accreditation for their school and it amounted to thousands of books.…
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Advanced Fiction Brainstorming Class at BRMCWC
By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, Lynette Eason here to let you know about the brainstorming class we’re having at the conference. You may have seen the description on the website. If not, here it is with a slight tweak. The class is THREE days, not four. Prerequisite: Two published…
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How NOT to Impress an Editor at Your Next Conference
By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Whenever conference season approaches, I hear the same question from authors: “How do I make a good impression on an editor/agent/publishing professional?” [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writing #Writingtip"]How NOT to Impress an Editor at Your Next Conference by @acw_author on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] It’s fairly standard to…
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Do I Need Romance in My Story?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills No matter our genre, allowing readers to experience the growing relationship of a man and woman adds tension and conflict to our stories. The following just might persuade you to add a spark of romance to your writing. Romance is the lifeblood of the publishing industry …
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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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100 Days of Writing
By Candyce Carden @CandyceDeal When I taught early grades, we celebrated the 100th Day of School in a big way. We invited children to bring 100 small objects to school, i.e., pennies, beans, buttons, piece of pasta, etc. Teachers used the day to help students develop a sense of number.…
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