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Friday, March 29, 2019

First 500 Pages/Prevent Errors/Divorce Shocker/Devo/Pressure Cooking

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1.   Bill Ferris, at Writer Unboxed , gives tips on how to Nail Your Novel's First 500 Pages. Think about the agent or editor with...
Monday, March 25, 2019

On My Kindle - Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann

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A tumble into the water and a nasty bump on the head render our heroine without a memory. She emerges out of the mountains of Kauai and...
Friday, March 22, 2019

Writing Zone/7 Writer Hacks/March for Life/Powerful Words/Spring

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1.   How do you start the writing journey? I've heard this question multiple times. Edie Melson, at The Write Conversation , asks,...
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Friday, March 15, 2019

Descriptive Writing/Motivation/Your Rights/Devo/Adjustments

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1. Jean Fischer posts on "How to Use the Bible to Practice Descriptive Writing." 2. Jean Fischer does it again with ...
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Monday, March 11, 2019

Turn the Volume Up

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When I'm alone on a long drive, listening to a CD makes it less boring. In the winter, the engine noise and heater combine to blot...
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Friday, March 8, 2019

Piracy/Misused Words/Big Brother/Devo/Soup Recipe

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1.   A lot of authors worry about their books being pirated. Traci Tyne Hilton points out some interesting facts. It might not be as ba...
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Monday, March 4, 2019

Writing About Social Issues

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Virtual fist fights break out on Facebook all the time. People have their opinions, but rarely couch them in polite terms. How can we ...
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Friday, March 1, 2019

Time/Book Cover Design/Christian Airline/Devo/Amish Cleaning Hacks

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1.   Lisa Hall-Wilson gives 5 Ways Time Affects How We Write . In deep point of view, we're not supposed to name emotions. However...
Monday, February 25, 2019

The Newbie Corner - Gaining Access - Part 2 - Non-Fiction I started out as a non-fiction writer. Articles and devotionals found acceptance into Christian publications. However, when I approached an editor at a conference about my idea for a devotional book, I was in for a wake-up call. 1. Many publishers get these items from packagers. They put together the books and sell them to the publisher. 2. A non-fiction book requires a huge platform to guarantee sales. Think about radio and TV programs, giant ministries, well-known speakers, and celebrities. 3. Even if you have many writing credits on your resume, it doesn't hold a lot of weight when it comes to getting a non-fiction book published. This is why many authors decide to go the Indie (self-publishing) route. We're blessed that digital publishing has made this easier and much less expensive. Many ministries self-publish their books, thus avoiding the long and often arduous traditional journey. Whether you decide to give traditional publishing a shot or not, learning the craft and producing an interesting, informative book is paramount. While a subject may be fascinating to you, engaging the reader and meeting a perceived need requires writing techniques that will achieve your goals. Writers: What have you learned about the publishing journey for non-fiction? Readers: What kind of non-fiction books do you enjoy? Devotional? Memoir? Biography? Other? Please share.

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I started out as a non-fiction writer. Articles and devotionals found acceptance into Christian publications. However, when I approach...
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Friday, February 22, 2019

Slide Presentations/Copyright Tips/Chick-fil-A/Devo/Amish Declutter Hacks

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1.   For those of you who not only write but also speak, Yvonne Ortega gives tips on how to use slides in your presentation. 2.  ...
Monday, February 18, 2019

The Newbie Corner - Gaining Access - The Fiction Write

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An aspiring author recently asked how they could get a real publisher. Good question. Let's explore the process: 1.   Write a ...
Friday, February 15, 2019

Families in Fiction/Marketing Poetry/Answered Prayer/Devo/Most Searched

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1.   Kathleen McCleary posts at Writer Unboxed on the subject of "Navigating Families in Fiction. In real life, we all experie...
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Monday, February 11, 2019

On My Kindle - The Blessing by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow

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A job assignment forces May Somerville's father to relocate the family from New York City to untamed Colorado . All of their drea...
Friday, February 8, 2019

Adjectives/Literary Device/Yoga/Blessings/Home Safety

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1.   Zoe M. McCarthy gives tips to improve story description when using adjectives. This skill-based post provides valuable informati...
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Friday, February 1, 2019

Incorrect Phrases/Powerful Antagonist/Victory/Devotional/Valentine's Day

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1.   Zoe M. McCarthy talks about Incorrect Construction of Common Phrases. This was a fun read. I discovered a few that I've been...