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Craft of Writing
Writing 101: Concise Writing
Concise writing is imperative. Nobody said it’s easy. According to William Zinsser in his book, On Writing Well, “A clear sentence is no accident. Very […]
Writer's Journey
Power in the Pause
You love them too much. That’s what was written in red at the top of my 10th grade advanced literature assignment, with a circle […]
Blogging
22 Ways to Create Compelling Blog Content
April 15, 2012
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As writers we’re encouraged to blog as a way to connect with our readers and build a platform. Blogging is fun and engaging and a […]
Critique Groups
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Get a Tough Critique
June 4, 2012
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One of the greatest benefits of membership in Inspire Christian Writers is our local critique groups. In these groups our writers present the fruit of […]
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 […]
Christmas
The Word Became Flesh and Dwells in Us
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getting Published
Sharing Your Painful Past with a Universal Audience
Many people have experienced God’s power, mercy, and redeeming grace in amazing ways. The Lord transforms lives as His people courageously testify about the things […]
