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Conferences
12 Tips for Getting More Out of a Conference
March 7, 2012
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Want to have an even better time at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference (or any other conference) than you planned on? Try these tips: 1. […]
Craft of Writing
Writing 101: A Masterclass in 10 Quotes
“Never use abstract nouns when concrete ones will do. If you mean ‘More people died’ don’t say “Mortality rose.” ~ C. S. Lewis “A good […]
Author Interview
Author Interview: Mary Beth Magee
August 4, 2014
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Today we welcome Inspire Christian writer, Mary Beth Magee. Mary Beth, you started writing for publication when you were just a girl. Please share with […]
Writer's Journey
Six Pitfalls to Finishing Your Book
I open my laptop and turn it on. Little blue icons begin to appear down the right side of the screen. Those seven little blue […]
Author Interview
Michele Zumwalt: Bringing Hope and Healing through Testimony
In Ruby Shoes, Michele Zumwalt invites readers into her struggle to overcome prescription drug addiction. Michele gives readers hope that they too can overcome the […]
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 […]
Writer's Journey
Creating Gems of Inspiration, All for God’s Glory
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.” […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Nonfiction 3rd Place: Never Far From Home by Mabel Ninan
Never Far from Home I opened my eyes and fought back the dread as I watched my husband pack his laptop. It was a typical […]
Getting Published
Throw Your Spaghetti!
January 11, 2012
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Parents are known for their one-liners, and mine were no exception. “Do it once, do it right, then forget about it.” Wise words imprinted on […]
