Tagged: Blue Ridge Conference

  • Writing is a Business

    By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Several years ago, I met a writer who had written a romance manuscript. I asked this author, “Do you read romance?” He instantly said, “No. I just write romance.” I understood his reason for writing since romance is the largest fiction genre but if you are…

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  • Just Write It

    By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII Just Do It. Three of the most powerful brand words ever used in advertising. Those words made famous by a world-renowned apparel and sports equipment company has motivated millions of people to get off their butts and take action, whatever “it” might be. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

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  • What is God’s W.I.L.L. During Writers Block and Beyond the Keyboard (Part 1)

    By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites “When you don’t know what to do, do what you know.” I heard the saying from a pastor as I listened to the television, knees to my chest, and tears soaking my shirt. My best friend’s mother tumbled down a flight of stairs and died. I…

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  • Make Time to Reflect on Your Writing Goals

    By A.C. Williams by @acw_author I’ve made a habit of hair-on-fire living. I hate to admit it, but there comes a time in all our lives when the truth becomes so obvious that we can’t pretend it’s anything else. If you are a high-capacity performer, you probably understand. I learned,…

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  • Ways to Thank an Author

    by Alycia W. Morales   @AlyciaMorales How do you thank an author who has poured into you or your writing career? Authors make a habit of encouraging others to reach their full potential as writers in a variety of ways. Some have poured into me as they’ve mentored me along my…

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  • Write, Pray, Query! (What I Learned While Writing My First Traditionally Published Book)

    By Sandra Kay Chambers @PrayWaves I’m sure all writers can say “Amen” to that slogan—over and over again! And then when you finally get that contract and shout “Amen, Amen,” you think your work is basically over. Well, think again. The publisher is not done messing with you and God…

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