Category: Becoming a Professional Writer

  • Tips For Crafting Your Writer Bio

    @CindyDevoted One of the most important things a writer must learn is to write an effective bio. From the simple one-line by-line to a full length professional bio, it is what specifically identifies us. Unfortunately, unlike the one-size-fits-all clothing we find in the store, you cannot expect one bio to…

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  • Cooking Lessons For Writing

    You’re invited to plan a vacation and visit us this summer in Coastal Virginia. When you do, be our guest for dinner at the Bloomshire of Gloucester. Chef Brad (me) will prepare a healthy and flavorful meal especially for you. See me personally at this year’s BRMCWC to make your…

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  • 14 Ways to Guarantee Writing Failure

    @EdieMelson I’ve never met a writer who didn’t SAY they wanted to be successful. And while everyone’s definition of success is different, there are a lot of writers out there who are working hard to avoid success. The one thing I’ve discovered on my own writing journey is that I’m…

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  • Fight to Write

    @BisbanoWrites Grief paralyzes. I want to forget the sting of death. I’ve been to too many funerals this month, I said to myself, as I remember the blank faces of friends and family who don’t know Jesus.  My heart aches for those with no hope of heaven. My favorite Netflix…

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  • Ten Habits of Highly Effective Christian Writers

    @LisaCarter27 So, you feel a calling from God to use the talents He’s given you for the work of His kingdom? Congratulations. Now comes the tougher part. The God-directed call to touch readers’ hearts is a worthy goal. But like any ability or skill—athletics, music—writing must be honed. It is…

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  • Why It’s Important for Authors to Communicate Their Publishing History

    @Tamela_Murray When I review proposals, one element often missing is publishing history. How do I know this? I own a computer. With a Keyboard. And a Search Engine. Guess What? So do All The Editors. Granted, not every proposal piques my interest enough for me to do a search. But when I get that…

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