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Writing Tips
Called to Write: Reflections of a New Writer
Our life experiences are simply words waiting to be beautifully strung together for the benefit of others. God has called you to write about your experiences […]
Blogging
Increase Your Blogging Productivity Using the Pomodoro Technique
June 1, 2012
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Today, we have a guest post by Rebecca Livermore. I met Rebecca through the Platform Launch Team and have enjoyed getting to know her through […]
Spiritual Life
When an Author Loses Her Way
My latest novel, Home, is about an author who runs away. But what does it look like when an author loses her way? It looks […]
Writer's Journey
Rx for Down Days
April 6, 2012
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Down days. We all have them. Perhaps you didn’t final in a contest or you received a pass from an agent or editor. Maybe even […]
Marketing & Platform
How to Annoy Others and Look Terribly Desperate Online
This post illustrates what not to do when building your online presence. In it, I poke fun at the crazy things we do to get […]
Marketing & Platform
My Tongue is a Pen (Part 2)
Public speaking is necessary if we want to market books and expand our platform. Last time, I shared five tools to prepare a well-crafted speech. […]
Encouraging Writers
Offering Encouragement and Opportunities for Teen Writers
“Why mentor teen writers?” It’s a question I get asked a lot. Especially by other authors who are as busy as I am working on […]
Inspire
You Don’t Know What You Have Until It’s Not There
Inspire’s web site was down recently, for somewhere between 24-36 hours. As Inspire’s webmaster, I was only too aware of how significant the web site […]
Contest Winners
Fast & Furious Contest Flash Fiction Winner: Lily’s Gift by Lori De Jong
“Tilda, she’s so beautiful, don’t you think?” Tilda Atherton looked at the tiny infant girl in her sister’s arms. “Yes, Lily, but you remember what […]
