Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, please enjoy the splendiferous voices of Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal (aka The Muppets) as they sing a stupefying rendition of “Danny Boy.”
A thank you to Kim Moore for recommending it and for writing, “While writing can be joyous, sometimes it can also be a little sad; but you are not alone when you have friends who understand and will weep with you.”
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They are waiting for me, all my little darlings. I have labored over them as if in the pangs of childbirth. I have nurtured them, weighed and coddled them, smiled at them and played with them. They have grown and multiplied, and though at times they are recalcitrant, I have loved them. How many must go? Which ones are weak, superfluous, misplaced, unclear, redundant? You know, Lord. I approach …
A ham hock doesn’t usually come up in conversation for me, but recently I had an enjoyable exchange with creative people when we mentioned ham hock. One person suggested a character named Ham Hock would be the county champion greased pig rider. Another said her hero named Ham Hock would be a good ol’ boy courting a big city girl who returned to the farm. As a lover of romance novels, I said I …
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You can listen to this episode How to Advance Christ’s Kingdom Through Your Writing on Christian Publishing Show.
Learn why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers' lives.
You can listen to this episode How to Advance Christ’s Kingdom Through Your Writing With Carolyn Rice on Christian Publishing Show.
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote on “The Cost of Permissions vs. Fair Use” which raised more questions. Therefore, I dug up a post I did on similar concerns. I replay it here to help you navigate these issues. Remember, I’m not an intellectual property attorney; I can only point to current best practices. Steve, What are the standard fair use rules for quotes of other published …
For today’s Fun Friday, we are celebrating something early. National Pi Day is 3.14. (Get it?) This means next Tuesday is the official Pi day. This creative musician has created a song based on the numbers of Pi, assigning a key to each digit. Brilliant. And even more fun are the explanatory notes you get to read while you listen. Enjoy! (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, …
Significant books are published every year. Here’s a personally curated list that I hope sparks some good memories and honors the works of the past. Crazy Love, by Francis Chan (2008) – 15 years Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller (2003) – 20 years The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel (1998) – 25 years A Voice in the Wind, by Francine Rivers (1993) – 30 years Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges (1988) – 35 …
Today’s guest post is by Jane Jenkins Herlong, who is a Sirius XM Southern humorist and member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. She is the author of five books. In the spring of this year, Jane’s latest book, Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South (Tyndale) will be available in select Cracker Barrel restaurants throughout the county. She is represented by Bob Hostetler. _________________ …
