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Weather as a Character
by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN A personal note: I wrote this a few days after Hurricane Helene tore a path through our area and devastated parts of the Carolinas and Tennessee. The road back continues to be long for friends and family, particularly in Western North Carolina, and our prayers and support…
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Four Types Of Profitable Writing
by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 When people ask me what I do, and I tell them I’m an editor and author, I often hear their stories about their ideas for writing a book. Many people believe they have novels inside, and they’re probably right. But most people never act on their…
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The Adventurous Life of Writing
by Maureen Miller God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that. I Corinthians 1:9—The Message I haven’t always considered myself adventurous. In fact, I’ve been fearful.…
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Be Patient with the Writing Process
by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman The year my husband spent in the South Pacific, he worked for a while as a teacher in a Bible school in the Fiji Islands. There was a missionary there who was well-revered for his wisdom and excellent teaching. After one particularly inspiring class, the…
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Writer, You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover
By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites You’re excited about your upcoming book release and now you have to pick a cover. As you narrow down your options, you wonder if you’ve found the right design to catch the readers' attention. I’m honored to judge several Christian contests. I don’t take this assignment…
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Stories May Come From Grief But They Don’t Have To Be About Grief
by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Authors are deep thinkers. Have you noticed that? Every storyteller I’ve ever met has lived some experience that has taught them to reflect. Maybe it was trauma as a child or even as an adult. Maybe it was a terrifying event that caused them to evaluate…
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