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Quick Fiction Fixes – Low-tension dialogue
We’re all busy, whether working full-time or chasing/chauffeuring kids around all day. Yet we’re also writers, striving to get our words on paper and then polish it to a sparkle. This column gives quick fixes for fiction manuscripts specifically for busy writers. Pick and choose what works best for you! Make every line of dialogue…
Write a Letter to Yourself
“Have you had a good summer?” “I can’t believe it’s over!” “It’s gone by too fast!” These are the three catch phrases of the week in my hometown as our children head back to school. Tomorrow. Here I am this morning enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, alone for a few minutes — yet by…
School Days
It’s almost hard to believe last year this time I was busy planning, organizing and fretting about homeschool. This year I have different worries. Did I get all the school supplies on their list? I still have to go uniform shopping. Will I finish the summer phonics lessons before school starts? That’s right all four…
New Yorkers Know How to Par-tey
or my trip to NY… Cousins Did I mention I’m 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. I’m the tall one in the family! Boogie Sisters! My three youngest danced all night long and started a conga train. Timmy & Joey in front, Grace on the end 50 years. Seems like Yesterday! We…
Midweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 NKJV I once heard that man is the only created being who knows when he is alone; and for whatever reason,…
I’m a Mean Mommy
It’s true, according to my kids. And looking through their eyes I have to agree. But what they see as mean is really trying to gain respect and control of my children’s behavior. I mean to be firm, but it comes out harsh. Not the best way to change their little hearts and get them…
Revision Letters
My friend Colleen Coble tells anyone who will listen that she LOVES revision letters. I used to think she was crazy. Then I got my first revision letter. I’ve been through a couple sets of revision letters with Canteen Dreams (October 2007 – Heartsong Presents) and the first with Deadly Exposure (June 2008 – Love…
Conference Confidence: Know Your Editors
Here’s a short but sweet assignment. Print out the entire ACFW (or other conference) editor and agent list. Then study them! Visit their websites. Read their guidelines. Highlight the people who are accepting your genre and forget those publishing houses that are not looking for what you write. Know what your editor wants before you…
Interview With Mary DeMuth on Authentic Parenting
In one sentence, what is Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture about? It’s about learning how to parent our kids in a winsome, authentic way, so that our kids are well-prepared to face life when they leave home. The title sounds a bit intimidating and intellectual for me, a homeschooling mom of four who can…
Free Blog Header or Watercolor
The amazing and talented Heather @ Graced by Christ is giving away a free blog header or water color to one lucky person! So hurry over and enter! The contest ends tomorrow. (Sorry, I didn’t announce it sooner!)