Janelle felt an urge to write. In difficult situations, God became real, and she knew her experiences would encourage others. She needed to tell her story. This fulltime mom with…
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Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “It’s not rocket science.” Or maybe this one: “A child could do it.” Are we helped by knowing this? Maybe not, because the truth is,…
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In your first book or seminar on writing, you probably heard the admonition: Show, don’t tell. Storytellers tell stories, don’t they? How can they show their stories? The distinction lies…
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Most writers are familiar with “Point of View” (POV), which is likened to a person holding a movie camera, restricting the narrative perspective to what the lens can see, frame…
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If you’re waiting for writing inspiration in the midst of everything else that’s happening in your life, you may be waiting a long time. It might never show up. Instead…
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Besides looking sharp, we need to be sharp. For that, we need to draw upon the abilities and insights of others. If all we have to write about is what…
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“Work” is a four-letter word that sounds like drudgery, strain, and pain—something we might want to avoid if we could. To keep writing from becoming work, we need to add…
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Since most people are looking for God’s audible voice, they question whether he ever speaks to them. When they hear someone say, “God told me . . .” they feel inferior, wishing…
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“Ruthless Red Pen” is a business name that intimidates some people. I chose it deliberately. I want my clients to know that I strive to attain perfection when it comes…
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