Blog Entries for: March, 2008
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- Interview and Book Give Away with Author Virelle Kidder
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March 25, 2008
I pray this Easter season has found you encouraged and excited because of the promise we have in Jesus Christ. We serve an awesome God! But what if you're not excited? What if you're weary and tired and ready to call it quits?
Lesson #1: You're not alone.
- March 25, 2008 | 16 Comments | View or add comments
- It's All in Your Point of View
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March 18, 2008
When I wrote my first book in 1993, I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was that I loved to write, my high school and college teachers said I was good at it, and my mother assured me the book I had created was a masterpiece. I was confident fame and fortune would soon be mine! There was only one little problem (Well, actually there were many problems with that first book--which might explain why it took so many years for it to be published--but today we'll just talk about one of them).
The problem was, I had never heard of point of view, or POV. I wasn't alone. Lots of new writers have no idea what POV is and how important it is to the publishability of their work. But the problem with point of view isn't limited to new writers. It can trip up even the most experienced among us.
- March 18, 2008 | 13 Comments | View or add comments
- Have You Failed...to Write?
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March 11, 2008
In 1993, long before I ever tried to write for publication, I attended a writing seminar. I had never traveled alone out into the big, bad world, so I was scared to death. I made my reservation, packed my suitcase, and drove two hours away. This was my big chance.
- March 11, 2008 | 9 Comments | View or add comments
- Happy All the Day?
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March 4, 2008
Do you remember the old song that includes a line about Christians being happy all the day? The idea is that once we've accepted the Lord as our Savior, our lives will always be happy. Although I understand the writer's intent, those words may be sending the wrong message. In our zeal to lead others to Christ, we sometimes inadvertently spread a lie--a lie that says the Christian life is always wonderful.
It's not. Just ask Paul.
- March 4, 2008 | 4 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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