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Leaving Inkprints Behind
Self-examination can be a good thing—especially when it comes to our motives. If you’re a busy person, you probably ask yourself a couple of times a day, “Do I really NEED to do that?” or “Do I need to...
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2012 American Christian Fiction Writers Conference
Johnnie with two of her Imagine That! critique partners(and ACFW roommates),Chandra Smith and Renee Osborneat the ACFW banquet & awards ceremony.The 2012 American Christian Fiction Writers...
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Brothers Grimm Bicentennial
Happy Birthday to the German fairy tale.Two hundred years ago the first volume of stories collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm was published. In 1812 Children and Household Tales (Kinder-und...
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Guess What? Really?
Are these pieces of snake skin or lizard skin?Is this a sea anemone or furry pieces of material?Is this a fobbit ear or a doggie chew? Misdirection is vital for novels. If the reader doesn't ponder,...
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“How many words is the devotional?” the aspiring young author asked.“Oh about 200 or 300, usually not more than that.” I answered.“Well that shouldn’t be too hard. I think I could write devotionals....
View ArticleAbandon the Comfort Zone!
“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.”(John Maxwell)Are you out of your comfort zone…as a writer?I’m not sure John Maxwell had writing in mind when he penned those words,...
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Writing a Difficult Book Review
It's a given that writers love books. Old books, new books, ebooks, free books.One surefire way to get free books is through the review programs of major publishers. Choose a book, receive a free copy,...
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Metaphors - Pigments on a Writer’s Palette
Metaphors and their cousin similes add color to our words. We paint word pictures in the minds of our reader by mixing and blending ideas and concepts when we use metaphors. A metaphor is...
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Here's our Johnnie and Jeanie!
I am so proud to tell you that Johnnie has an ebook listed with Tyndale publishers! Y'all have to check it out. It's a gripping historical novel you will love. I'll not give away too much, but it's set...
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TIME FOR TRANSITION
One of the most difficult tasks for me as I write is finding just the right transition to keep the flow of words and thus the thought of my writing moving smoothly. Much of the time when we write...
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Announcing ACFW First Impression Finalists
American Christian Fiction Writers announced the finalists in their newest contest, First Impressions. Unpublished writers submitted the first five pages of their manuscripts and a back-cover type...
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10 Great Writing Quotes to Start the New Year
I love quotes. I find them inspirational, challenging and a great way to jumpstart the new year.Here are a few that recently got my attention:1. "The devil hates goose quills, and, doubtless, he has...
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New Year, New Thoughts
Meet my newest grandson, born December 21, 2012. Caleb Allen Evans.My husband and I couldn't be there for the birth, but with Face Time and phone pictures, we had the next best thing.But I long to...
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THE PROPOSAL
Michael Hyatt introduces a recent blog article with this statement. “If there’s one thing a publisher hates to see, it’s a manuscript. Surprised? Most authors are…” He continues “Publishers simply do...
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A View from My Day Job
Do you have a day job? (other than writing, that is...)Mine is an awesome one, and I do love it but sometimes, I ache for more time to write. I happened on a book calledLiterary Miscellany: Everything...
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Creating a Book Tour Information Page / Document
You got a publishing contract (yay!), and your book will be released soon. After the celebration, it's time to get back to work . . . on a marketing plan.A book tour information page on your website...
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Wired for Story
I am a writer.I am also a scientist.And when the two combine, I am ecstatic.I recently read Wired For Story by Lisa Cron. The subtle is “The Writer’s Guide to Using Brian Science to Hook Readers from...
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Parrot Front and Center or Back Story First?
My brother didn't call this parrot to come or have food in his hands. I think it surprised the bird as much as Dan when it landed on his head and he jumped. I'm just glad it picked at his hair and...
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WRITERS CONFERENCES
For more years than I can count, I attended the Florida Christian Writers Conference. Regrettably I will not be able to attend this year, but I have watched the Facebook page and the website as Eva...
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Your Next Step
Need some help in taking a step? Want some ideas? Looking for something to spark your words? Maybe you have a short story or an article (in your head or on paper), and wish you could find a spot for...
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