Blog Entries for: February, 2008
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- John Riddle: Encourager
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February 26, 2008
Last week, I told you about my first foray into the writing world--a three line poem I wrote in first grade. The feedback and encouragement I received from my teacher was life-giving. I was hooked! When I was in 9th grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Rabb, read my story, "Requiem," to the class and used it as an example of good writing. That catapulted me on to becoming editor of the high school literary journal and newspaper reporter. English comp classes in college confirmed my calling. There was no question about it--I was going to be a writer one day.
Then the rejections came. I wasn't so sure anymore. I almost gave up.
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- Begin at the Beginning
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February 19, 2008
I knew I wanted to be a writer after I wrote my first poem in first grade. In high school I worked on the newspaper and the literary journal and in college I knew that one day I would write a book. The next thing I knew, I was forty.
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- Three Little Words
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February 12, 2008
Okay, be honest--you think this is just another sappy essay about Valentine's Day and the meaning of love, right? Wrong. Believe me, I'm not writing about dating, marriage, or conversation hearts. The three little words I'm talking about today are powerful.
- February 12, 2008 | 9 Comments | View or add comments
- DON'T Write What You Know!
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February 5, 2008
If you've been writing for any length of time, you've probably heard the adage, "Write what you know." I understand the reasoning behind the statement, but I'm afraid I have to disagree. Now, before you post nasty comments and threaten to cancel your RSS feed, please hear me out.
- February 5, 2008 | 6 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
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