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The Writer’s Prayer
Originally posted on Joanne Guidoccio:
Yesterday evening, I joined The Artist’s Way group, facilitated by Lisa Browning of One Thousand Trees. One of the tasks in Week 4 involved creating an artist’s prayer. While reflecting, I found inspiration in the following prayer written by Sandy Tritt. Open my mind, Lord. Grant me the talent to…
Before the edit starts
Originally posted on Suffolk Scribblings:
When you start out writing it’s easy to look at authors with two, three, four or more books under their belt and believe they somehow have it easier than you, or that your struggles mean you aren’t meant to be a writer. This is very far from the truth. I’m…
Tax Affairs Need Not be Taxing, An Article by Author John Holt
Originally posted on Susan Finlay Writes:
I often hear from people who want to write a book but don’t know how or where to begin. Or from people who have already written a book that’s ready for publication but don’t know how to get it published. I recently began a new blog series, Writing and…
When Opportunity Knocks . . .
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
When opportunity knocks – open the door! As a direct result of Speaking in Public, I’ve been offered the opportunity to teach a graduate-level writing course at Marlboro College Graduate School. While open to any graduate student, the course is aimed at educators from across…
Do You Make These 3 Blogging Mistakes?
Originally posted on Reflections:
You should network to get more blog readers. Tempting, isn’t it? You research, write, and promote your post. You are done. The rest of your life awaits. However, there’s a nagging ache gnawing at you saying have forgotten an important part of blogging, but what is it? Then, it dawns on…
Why Your Story Got Rejected
Originally posted on Taipei Writers Group:
Rejection is part and parcel of being a writer, and anyone who has been in the game a while learns to grow a tough(ish) skin about it. What makes rejection easier to bear is when an editor takes the time and trouble to explain why a story was not…
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