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Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Fiction Runner-Up: No Dawn by Dian Avila
Callouses on my fingers and feet snagged the rough bark of my perch. It was difficult to recognize Eku’s olive green skin among the leaves […]
Craft of Writing
Writing 101: Me, Myself, I, My, and Mine
“Me” has become a dirty word and most people do everything they can to avoid saying it. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re in the heart of Silicon Valley or the remotest wilds of Alaska […]
Craft of Writing
Chasing Perfection
One of the Inspire Board Members recently sent an email containing a fantastic quote from Vince Lombardi. “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will […]
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 […]
Craft of Writing
How to Have a Fantastic First Page
When I peruse my local bookstore for my next purchase, there’s a process I use to decide how to spend my hard-earned dollars. First, the […]
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 […]
Writing Tips
Watch Movies Like a Writer
Want to be a better writer? Want more readers to say, “I couldn’t put your book down?” Here’s an easy way to learn to write […]
Conferences
Riding Out the Mid-Conference Crash
March 14, 2012
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You arrived at Mount Hermon excited and ready for all that God has for you. You’ve learned a ton already, made (or reconnected with) friends, […]
Craft of Writing
Finding Your Writing Voice
At every conference I’ve attended, the process to find your unique voice has been hammered into my head like a railroad spike. The question is, […]
