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Author Interview
The Benefits of Writing with a Focus Group: An Author Interview with Joanne Kraft
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But […]
Author Interview
Michele Zumwalt: Bringing Hope and Healing through Testimony
In Ruby Shoes, Michele Zumwalt invites readers into her struggle to overcome prescription drug addiction. Michele gives readers hope that they too can overcome the […]
Critique Groups
How to Critique: The One Big Thing
January 25, 2018
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There are a lot of theories about the best way to critique. The “sandwich” method is one of the most used, especially in Christian organizations. […]
Craft of Writing
Writing 101: Mastering the English Language
October 29, 2020
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I was once asked for writing advice contextualized as, “If you could offer only one piece of advice…” Without hesitation, I responded, “Get a solid […]
Writing Tips
Small Yet Mighty: One Secret for Powerful Storytelling in Shorter-Form Fiction
One day last spring, I was exiting the grocery store and stopped to look at the flyers posted on the community bulletin board. There was […]
Conferences
12 Tips for Getting More Out of a Conference
March 7, 2012
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Want to have an even better time at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference (or any other conference) than you planned on? Try these tips: 1. […]
Author Interview
Author Interview: Mary Beth Magee
August 4, 2014
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Today we welcome Inspire Christian writer, Mary Beth Magee. Mary Beth, you started writing for publication when you were just a girl. Please share with […]
Writer's Journey
The Art of Story
Tess O’Shay is in her mi’s, has red hair, green eyes and a feisty temper. She says what she thinks, which I love about her, […]
Craft of Writing
How to “Write Tight”
Editors continually tell us writers that we need to learn how to ‘write tight.’ What exactly, does that phrase mean? How can authors like ourselves […]
