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Conferences
Dangling Carrots
I’m not one of those writers who feels comfortable promoting herself—of course, I haven’t had much to promote, so maybe that’s the reason. Due to […]
Spiritual Life
Dangerous Christian Writing: In Spirit and Truth
After surrendering my life to Christ in 2013, I gave my writing career to God as well. It didn’t matter that I’d already established a […]
Encouraging Writers
For the Love of God, Give Yourself a Promotion
Maybe you haven’t been able to meet writing goals because you’re in a challenging season. Or maybe you believe self-imposed suffering pleases God.
There isn’t a single creature on this planet that God tells us to treat poorly. Why do we think the way we treat ourselves should be an exception?
For by grace you […]
Encouraging Writers
The Wonder of God in Our Writing
As a child, I was a dreamer. As an adult, I still do my fair share of dreaming and longing for a simpler time when […]
Writing and Technology
Overcoming Tech Fears: A Personal Voyage of Discovery (Part 2)
Once we create a website, the webby cave lights up with the flashlight of our writer’s resume. Stake that identification flag on our own little piece of the web […]
Editing
“Edit”–A Four-Letter Word?
March 20, 2012
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What do you think of when you hear the word “edit”? Manuscripts bleeding red ink, perhaps, coupled with the desire to weep, wail, or consume […]
Writing Tips
Six Basics Tips for Writing a Biography
Choosing to write a biography is taking a step into someone else’s life for a long period of time. You immerse yourself in another life […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Nonfiction Winner: Prayed Upon by Amy Nordhues
Ch 1 The Office Visit It had been seven long years since I’d found myself back in that office. The blinds were drawn, as they […]
Writer's Journey
Writers Need Writers: In the Footsteps of the Inklings
Tolkien, Lewis, Barfield, Williams … what did they have that I don’t? I’ve been reading the book, Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer.1 I’m a bit jealous […]
