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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 […]
Great Openings Contest Nonfiction Runner-Up: Temper the Wind by Brenda Wilbee
Where are the trees? I shift into first, then bump slowly across the cattle guard into Meteor Ranch. I tap the brakes and stare in […]
The Holy Call of Writing
Margaret Laurence was a Canadian author and co-founder of the Writers’ Trust of Canada. She once went to her doctor for a checkup and he […]
How to Attract Your Crazy Loyal Fans
For years, I thought I had a major jealousy problem. Why else did I daily wonder: Why is Kathi Lipp‘s platform growing so much faster […]
Praying with Jane: How God Opens Doors
My journey to publishing a devotional book based on Jane Austen’s prayers all started with a children’s chapter book about mice. I woke up one […]
How to Break the Andy Syndrome: Tips for Writing for a Magazine
I feel your pain, Miranda Priestly. Miranda is the perfectionist editor-in-chief of Runway, a top fashion magazine in The Devil Wears Prada. One morning she […]
22 Ways to Create Compelling Blog Content
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 […]
What’s In A Name? How to Create the Right Name for Every Character
‘A rose by any other name, may smell as sweet,’ but what about our characters? Are all names the same? Can they be interchanged and […]
The Cure for the “Perfect” Life: 12 Ways to Stop Trying Harder and Start Living Braver
If you’ve ever thought you might crumble under the burden of perfection (and who among us hasn’t?) you’ll want to meet my friends Kathi and […]


