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Writing Tips
I Didn’t Win or Get Picked … Why?
I love writing contests. They’re a wonderful way to sharpen skills, get your name out there, and possibly even add an award or two to […]
Writer's Journey
Police Work and Writers Have a Lot in Common
December 31, 2011
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For the past twenty years, I’ve worked as a 911 dispatcher. In the beginning of my career, I worked the graveyard shift at a busy […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Fiction Winner: Clem’s Wish by Hannah Prewett
Chapter One “Emmett Walsh, don’t you dare cheat!” I called as I kicked off my shoes. I grabbed fistfuls of the heavy fabric of my […]
Interviews
A Writer’s Pal in Platform Building: An Interview with Thomas Umstattd
July 30, 2012
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There are many writers who cringe at the mention of platform building and marketing strategies. But, with a pal like Thomas, writers can gain the […]
Encouraging Writers
How to Inspire Writers
Worship, wait, write. My trusted friend and coach encouraged me to implement this rule whenever I write. Her words inspired—moved me—to action. Now, I’ve added […]
Spiritual Life
What If You Can’t Write?
What if you can’t write, not because of “writer’s block” but circumstances that weigh you down? […]
Author Interview
From Blog Posts to an E-Book: An Interview with Dr. Andy Wood
December 12, 2013
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Dr. Andy Wood is an author, professor, church leader, consultant, evangelist, and seminar leader. In every role, he has pursued a philosophy he refers to […]
Writing Tips
Called to Write: Reflections of a New Writer
Our life experiences are simply words waiting to be beautifully strung together for the benefit of others. God has called you to write about your experiences […]
Inspire
You Don’t Know What You Have Until It’s Not There
Inspire’s web site was down recently, for somewhere between 24-36 hours. As Inspire’s webmaster, I was only too aware of how significant the web site […]
