Tag Archives: Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference

To Be a Christian Writer

Posted on March 28, 2013 by kaystrom

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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Focus!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by kaystrom

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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Writing Is In The Air

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kaystrom

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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A month of Gratitude

Posted on January 4, 2013 by kaystrom

Tweet January is my self-appointed month of gratitude.  To kick it off, I’d like to share my alphabet of  thank-yous: Abolitionists. To all those women and men who fight modern-day slavery around the world. Beginnings.  For new ones.  Especially do-overs.  How I … Continue reading →

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Welcome, B.J. Taylor… and Charlie Bear

Posted on September 24, 2012 by kaystrom

Tweet Today I have the privilege of welcoming B.J. Taylor back for a second blog visit.  And with a new book out, no less! B.J., you’ve done so many different things with your writing.  Can you give us some examples … Continue reading →

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Make Your Good Writing Great

Posted on April 19, 2012 by kaystrom

Tweet Many fiction writers say, “Phooey on non-fiction! It isn’t any fun.” Many non-fiction writer say, “Fiction is nothing but filmy fluff. Just a waste of time!” It can be true, on both counts. But neither needs to be so. … Continue reading →

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Writers Conference: No Need to Fear

Posted on February 20, 2012 by kaystrom

Tweet Okay, I’ve already touted the benefits of the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, as have a number of other bloggers. But several people e-mailed me and whispered (virtually): “I want to go. I should go. But… but… I’m scared!” … Continue reading →

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Psssst… Want to Get Published?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by kaystrom

Tweet “You’re a writer? Really? So, how did you get your start?” I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked that question. Fortunately, I have a ready answer: “I went to a good writers conference!” When I … Continue reading →

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Calling Christian Writers~!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kaystrom

Tweet Time to start planning for the 2012 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference (address: www.mounthermon.org/writers.) You only have a few more months–it starts at the end of March. Why mention this now, you ask? Because you may need time to … Continue reading →

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Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kay

Tweet The Mount Hermon Writers Conference was wonderful… as always.  But this time seemed to be especially glorious. The sun shined and everything was in bloom. Specific highlights: Our Eat, Pray, Write class.  Oh, what a wonderful spirit in that group! Hot fudge … Continue reading →

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