Musings
NEW
In Galatians 5:23, self-control slides in at the tail end of Paul's
list of the fruits of the Spirit. But when it comes to our writing,
self-control should be one of the first fruits on display. (READ
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God's Glory/
My Story NEW
I've always
dreamt of being a "Published Author." As a child, my thoughts
would drift as I gazed out the classroom window daydreaming. (READ
MORE...)
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Digital
Photography for the Writer NEW
Finding
new ways to make money in the writing game can be difficult, but
with a little creativity and a fresh idea, you can add more than
a couple of dollars to your work output. Being able to supply photographs
for pieces you have written can endear you to an editor, make you
extra cash and even has the possibly of turning into another side
job for you down the line.
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Crafting
for Kids NEW
Many
writers overlook the value of submitting crafts to Christian children's
magazines. You don't have to be a professional artist or crafter
to write this form of non-fiction. Follow this step by step guide
to turn your craft idea into a polished manuscript.
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Five Inspiration
Killers —
And How to Overcome Them
NEW
Even the best writers experience seasons when they wander in a writing
wilderness, uninspired and unmotivated. The bubbling spring of inspiration
slows to a mere trickle, providing not nearly enough flow to prime
the pen. (READ MORE...)
Independently
Published and Loving It NEW
I never
intended to be self-published. I knew any form of independent publishing
meant taking the harder, less accepted path. Even after being encouraged
via brochures included with personal rejection notes from editors
from major publishing houses, I resisted. I filed my manuscripts and
dreams away. (READ MORE...)
Analyzing a
Magazine
Are you tired of getting rejection after rejection for articles that
you submit to magazines? If so, listen up. You can greatly reduce
your number of rejections by following a simple process called "magazine
analysis." (READ MORE...)
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Poetry Potpourri
When an inner voice tells you to write, and when your poetic
cup runneth over, write. For out of the abundance of the
heart the mouth speaketh— and so does the pen. (READ
MORE...)
Polishing
Your Prose
This article describes a handful of writing and editing jobs.
(I have written several of the descriptions from personal experience,
and the rest come from interviews with other people.) (READ MORE...)
Nuggets for
Personal Journaling
Can you recall some things in
your life where you said, "I will never do that?"
Certainly, I can. (READ
MORE...)
Helping Hands: Manuscript Critiques
Woodrow Wilson once said, "I not only use all
the brains I have but all that I can borrow." Could you use
some extra brain power for your manuscript in progress? If
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Inspired Romance
Where should I begin? This is a common question for a writer,
but time and experience shows that a beginning should: open at
the point of change, open with action, and should capture the
reader's interest. (READ MORE...)
Parchment and Scrolls
You
may have heard someone say, "Experience is the best teacher,"
but the words mean nothing unless they motivate you to action. (READ MORE...)
Encouraging
News
Knowing the alphabet is an important
part of being a writer. Find out how to use that knowledge to
take your writing to the next level. (READ
MORE...)
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Volume 6 • Issue 2 • February 2007
