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- Owning Your Talent by Guest Blogger Marilyn Shipe
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Do you know what today is? Yep--it's the fifth Tuesday, and that means it's guest blogger day! I'm thrilled to introduce my friend, Marilyn Shipe. Marilyn is an aspiring magazine freelance writer. She's a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and the CBI Clubhouse. She enjoys attending writers conferences and is currently working on an historical novel, a young adult mystery novel, and enjoys writing poetry. Marilyn is editor of three monthly newsletters. She also enjoys knitting, cooking, scrapbooking, and reading. Be sure to check out Marilyn's daily blog. Welcome, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing your thoughts today!
- August 31, 2010 | 10 Comments | View or add comments
- Interview and Book Give-Away with Author/Speaker Jan Coates
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Happy Tuesday to you! Today I'm thrilled to introduce my friend, Jan Coates. God uses Jan as a Difference-Maker within His Kingdom to help others experience a new perspective filled with positive change from the inside out. A non-denominational Christian, Jan has served in ministry for more than 25 years. She is a savvy, highly-respected sales/marketing/motivational professional with more than 20 years Fortune 500 experience as well as a Christian speaker and author.
- August 24, 2010 | 21 Comments | View or add comments
- Need Writing Opportunities? Take a Look at the Smaller Picture
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I received an email last week from a precious writer I've had the joy of encouraging. She's doing everything she needs to do to make the transition from new writer to published writer. Of course, the first step is that she's following The Christian Writer's Den! (Okay, okay, maybe it's not high on everyone's list, but could I have a little grace here? :-) She's also looking into attending a writer's conference in the fall, is seeking opportunities to take other classes and meet with other writers. She's started a blog and purchased a 2010 Christian Writer's Market Guide.
- August 16, 2010 | 6 Comments | View or add comments
- Spelling for Dollars! and Christian Writer's Den Readers Get Published!
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If you've been reading this blog any length of time, you've heard me say that editors are becoming more and more discriminating. When I first started writing, instructors told us we had a chapter to get the editors' attention. Then it became five pages. Then one page. Then one paragraph. Now, many editors say we have one sentence. Ugh.
- August 10, 2010 | 4 Comments | View or add comments
- Back to School Special for Writers and Readers!
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Want to go to school without leaving your home? Want some great reading for you or the kids? For one month only, I'm having a Buy-One-Get-Any-One-Item-At-Half-Price sale on all my books and downloadable classes! Yep, that's right! Downloadable classes include: Writing for Children 2-Class Set, How to Have Magazine Editors Calling YOU!, Teaching Children Biblical Truth through Secular Fiction, Write a Novel Children Will Love, and Opportunities for Christian Writers. Handouts are included.
- August 5, 2010 | 3 Comments | View or add comments
Solomon's Beloved!
Want a laugh????
Solomon's Beloved has finally arrived at YouTube! I hope you'll take a look and leave a comment (and maybe even post a great rating;-). Thank you, friends, for all your support and encouragement!
2010 Christian Writer's Den Writing Retreat
**I'm sorry, but registration is full--BUT we have a waiting list and would be happy to add your name! No deposit necessary for the waiting list. When an opening comes available, we'll contact you then for your decision.**
Ladies, it's time to register for our
annual Christian Writer's Den Writing Retreat in Todd, NC. This year's date is October 21-24. (Don't worry, there won't be snow in October!) Check out the 2008 video here. More info and registration here. Or feel free to email me for more information.
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