Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Clever video about a seemingly lowly device.
Avoid connecting the metaphor to theological ideas, but they are present.
Instead, think of your journey as a writer and the calling you have to use the gift you have been given and leave God’s mark on the world with the work of your hands.
Do any of you use a pencil to write your thoughts? If so, what kind of pencil do you use?
I love seeing work from talented authors. Reading a marketable proposal from a hardworking author interested in a long-term career makes me take notice. Are you this author? If so, what I’d like to help you do today is to keep you from being rejected because of a misstep that’s easy to avoid. The manuscript is too short. Gift books can be brief, but fiction is different. I often …
This is it, folks. The last post in this series. If you’ve hung around this long, thank you! I really hope you’ve found it interesting and helpful. Last time we talked about the falling action of the story, and now we’ve come to the end. The Resolution What is the resolution of the story? “The End,” right? Well, yes. But it’s not wrapping everything up; it’s wrapping everything up well, so the …
Two certainties in the life of a writer. Deadlines and taxes. You know what a deadline is. It has the word “dead” in it for a reason. In addition to the reality of taxes, the April 15 income tax filing deadline for those living in the United States is intrinsic to the reality. (And since today is April 15, I thought it appropriate to revisit some key bits of information.) What about those taxes? …
There is no sound in today’s video. You simply have to watch carefully. It is only a minute long. Afterward, you will doubt your powers of observation. [If the video does not appear in your email newsletter, please visit the site itself to view it.]
After two decades of service in the US Air Force, my husband hung up his uniform, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our family. With all of us finally under the same roof and a more manageable schedule, we’re filled with anticipation for the future. Yet, amidst the excitement, the uncertainty of what’s next and the complexities of merging our parallel lives into one shared …
Several years ago, I engaged in a wide-ranging spiritual discussion in a group when I said in jest, “Once we get to heaven, we won’t need to sing that hymn anymore!” Sometimes, we say things in the moment and then realize they are likely true. (Not always, trust me.) But let’s face it, we won’t be singing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” or …
Without conflict, you don't have a story. Find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.
[I’ve posted variations of this article over the years. I hope that by bringing it back to the top of the pile, many of you new readers will see it!] __________ You snagged one of those valuable 15-minute appointments with an agent or an editor at a writers conference. Now what? What do you say? How do you say it? What do I bring with me? And what does that scowling person on the other side …
Someone captured a video of me teaching a group of writers about contract law. We discussed topics like indemnification, moral turpitude, the statutory right of termination, and more. Unfortunately, the only thing the writers actually heard is what you hear in the video. The navy blue outfit I wore that day seemed appropriate at the time. Sorry. Enjoy! [If you cannot see the video in your email, …
