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Author Interview
Writing Articles: An Interview with Marci Seither
July 15, 2014
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Marci Seither has been published in Guideposts Magazine and has had hundreds of articles published in local and national publications. Her first nonfiction book, The […]
Marketing & Platform
Creative Marketing Part I: Becoming Known in the World
February 12, 2015
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Platform. Branding. Promotion. It’s about becoming known. Writers hope our books bring value or at least a joyful respite to our readers. But despite buckets […]
Craft of Writing
How to Flesh Out Your Characters
Well-rounded characters are equally as important to a story as the plot. They are what makes a reader feel for what is happening in a […]
Critique Groups
How Writing Is Like Exercising
The cell phone alarm beeps me into consciousness at 5:20 am. Yes, it’s o-dark-thirty and I’m waking up to go to spin class. Why? That’s […]
Writer's Journey
What Inspires You?
Inspire: To fill with animating, quickening, or exalting influence. To take into the lungs in breathing; inhale Every writer knows writing is a solitary endeavor. […]
Encouraging Writers
How to Inspire Writers
Worship, wait, write. My trusted friend and coach encouraged me to implement this rule whenever I write. Her words inspired—moved me—to action. Now, I’ve added […]
Contest Winners
Prompt and Perfect Contest Winner: “The Intercession” by Debra Celovsky
She awakened slowly, turning wearily to see early light framing the edges of the window blinds. Her eyes were red and swollen. She had lain […]
Spiritual Life
God’s Will is Not Lost: For Those Trying to Find It
October 28, 2014
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As Christian writers we often agonize over God’s will. We want him to direct us to the best agent for us, the right publishing house, […]
Spiritual Life
What’s In Your Hand?
Not long ago, I spent a week at the Oregon Christian Writer’s Conference. I flew from Portland straight to San Diego, where my husband, Mike, […]
