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Fun Friday – December 12, 2025
Be blessed by this great acapella trio for this Advent season. The blend is incredible!
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Proof Is in the Platform
In many areas of business or ministry, before beginning to do something, staff members typically test whether the service, product, or approach can work in practice. At the very least, some level of research is conducted to ensure interest exists in what they are doing. Listening to feedback and identifying potential challenges is always wise before starting out. The only exceptions might be whether those involved are experienced in a specific field or have acquired knowledge through years of work. Even churches have been known to engage with their community in some way to be assured they are not out …
Crafting Dialogue That Heightens Suspense and Reveals Secrets (Part 3)
In my last two posts, I explored how dialogue can serve the story, reveal character, and create emotional resonance. But one of dialogue’s most powerful functions—especially in suspense and mystery—is what it doesn’t say. Sometimes, the words on the page are only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath them lies subtext, motive, and secrets waiting to surface. Today, let’s explore five ways to use dialogue to intensify suspense and reveal what characters would rather keep hidden. And just because you don’t write suspense or thrillers doesn’t mean you get to skip this post. These techniques will work for any genre. …
Avoid Copyright Scams
With the Anthropic lawsuit I wrote about in October (linked here), the topic of copyright registration has become a hot one. Unfortunately, the issue has led to various schemes that affect authors’ desire to obtain proper copyright registration. Similar problems have surfaced regarding registration for the above-cited lawsuit. On December 2, 2025, Jonathan Bailey wrote the following article, which was posted on”Plagiarism Today,” and I highly recommend that every writer read it. How to Avoid Copyright Scams by Jonathan Bailey Blogger/Author – https://www.plagiarismtoday.com Copyright & Plagiarism consultant/Expert Witness – CopyByte – https://copybyte.com I am not a lawyer and nothing in …
Fun Fridays – December 5, 2025
Love hearing one of the most amazing bass singers in the world singing “Carol of the Bells”! Enjoy Geoff Castellucci. The lowest notes sung in this video are below low C. Wow. [If you cannot see the video in your newsletter, please click through to watch it on our site.] ShareTweet