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Social Media, Writing, Slavery and Me
Tweet Okay, let’s face it. I’m an old dog, and social media is a new trick. It looks interesting, fun, and potentially profitable. But so does a squeaky toy and a nice long snooze in the sun. Still, I’m fast being … Continue reading
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Tagged 21st Century Abolitionist, authors, Facebook, global awareness, Google, social justice, social media, Texting, Twitter, writer
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Accidents of the Pen – Rewrite!
Tweet For Mother’s Day, my daughter posted a decades-old picture on Facebook of me with my two little ones. Along with a flood of sweet memories, it reminded me of why I so persistently proofread my work. And when a … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, James Michener, revise, rewrite, The Wedding of Your Dreams at a Price You Can Afford, writers, writers conference, writing
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Writing Platform? Sigh~
Tweet I just got this note from Shawna, who I met at a writers’ conference: “I want to be a 21st century abolitionist, too. That’s the topic of the book I’m writing. A publisher is interested in the book, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 21st Century Abolitionist, A.A. Milne, authors, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, writers, writers conference, writing, Writing platform
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Inked, the Book
Tweet Imagine! A Christian book about tattoos! One that uses actors and rappers and wayward kids to illustrate how much a tattoo can tell about a person. The reference is perfect, by the way. I should know. Several years ago at a … Continue reading
To Be a Christian Writer
Tweet I came across a popular article online entitled How to Be a Christian Writer. I couldn’t pass by without reading it. It began: “Christian books have become popular bestsellers among mainstream fiction. Their positive approach, uplifting solutions and message … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, authors, C.S. Lewis, Christian writer, fiction, Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, non-fiction, writer, writers, writing
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Focus!
Tweet I received an article manuscript from a woman who wanted to perfect it before the Mount Hermon conference. It was about… well, I’m not sure what. Her life. Her family. Her religious convictions. The state of our country, and … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, focus, grandfather, Matthew Arnold, Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, universal truth, writers, writing, writing an article
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Communicate? LOL!
Tweet This morning I found this message on my phone: Rvu ur mess10-10. Miss u +. Need 2 no more. Text pls. n Okay, I’m big on communication, but…what? I checked the phone number and recognized a young relative. So … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, communication, LOL, messaging, text translator, Texting, translation, writers, writing
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Writing Is In The Air
Tweet With writers’ conferences in the air, and manuscripts zipping through the mail, I thought it might be fun to post a quick writer’s quiz. Are you game? Select your answers, then read on. Writers write to (impress, convince, communicate). Writers have … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, writer's life, writers, writers conference, writers quiz, writing
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Love, Eat, Pray…Really
Tweet Nope, this isn’t about a book of my travels. Or anyone else’s, for that matter. This is real life. According to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1.2 billion tons of food gets thrown away each day. … Continue reading
