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Writing and Technology
Tools for Writers: Evernote (Part 2)
In Part One of this series of posts about Evernote, we looked at what Evernote is and what it does. Today, we’ll be looking at […]
Writer's Journey
Becoming a “Real” Writer
I’ve been writing my whole life, but I didn’t feel like a real writer. If people asked, “What do you do?” I’d tell them I’m […]
Critique Groups
Critique Group Etiquette
March 25, 2011
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Successful critique groups use proper etiquette. All of our Inspire Critique Groups use the following guidelines in our meeting: When you submit a manuscript for […]
Workshops and Training
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Writing Retreat?
So, you’ve decided that you need a bit of a break. We all do, at times. And a writing retreat seems just the thing for […]
Writer's Journey
Tackling the Not-So-Dreaded Synopsis
March 9, 2012
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It happened quite by accident. I’m not the genius Angela Hunt, award winning author and speaker, proclaimed me to be, two years ago at a […]
Writer's Journey
Best Laid Plans: Why Submitting to God is Probably a Pretty Good Idea
Several years ago, a dear friend asked me to accompany her to a writer’s group of some kind. As classic introverts, the thought of walking […]
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 […]
Spiritual Life
NaNoWriMo: Words, Numbers & The Word
November may be the month we writers obsess over numbers as much as we do over words. NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is here, and […]
Craft of Writing
8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them
Writing a novel requires planning, strong characters, seamless integration of information, authentic dialogue, conflict, editing, research, perseverance, and a love for the craft. Avoid common mistakes and create a captivating narrative. […]
