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Christmas
Christmas Letters that Get Read
November 23, 2011
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With the Christmas season approaching, each of us will receive our share of letters filled with family cheer. Do you wonder if yours will get […]
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 […]
Craft of Writing
Stirring Up the Gift Within You
In 2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV), Paul exhorts Timothy to “stir up the gift of God, which is in thee ….” Or, as the NASB version […]
Writer's Journey
An Unusual Path to Publication
As a Marriage and Family Therapist of 30 years, I’ve watched my clients grow as they learned to be kind and compassionate with themselves, while […]
Podcasting
Demystifying Podcasts: All About the Audio (and More)
Previously on “Demystifying Podcasts,” I discussed some podcasting basics. Today I’ll be looking at the essence of podcasts: the audio. But rather than discussing specific […]
Craft of Writing
Writing 101: Point of View Basics
One of the most important decisions you need to make as a writer, especially when writing fiction or creative nonfiction, is deciding which point of […]
Writer's Journey
Writers Write When . . .
You must write everyday. A writer writes. Set a word count goal. You can’t wait for inspiration. I’ve heard these statements since I started writing. […]
Writer's Journey
The Art of Story
Tess O’Shay is in her mi’s, has red hair, green eyes and a feisty temper. She says what she thinks, which I love about her, […]
Interviews
Crossing the Lines — An Interview with Jeanette Hanscome
Every nonfiction writer must identify their target audience when preparing a book proposal. Effective marketing requires authors to know their readers’ preferences and needs. Other […]
