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The Craft and Creativity of Writing

Posted on March 9, 2012 by yvon63

TITLE: THE CRAFT AND CREATITY OF WRITING(thought I’d share with you this article I wrote for Novel Rocket THE CRAFT OF WRITING

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Poll: ebooks, likey or no likey?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here, with a few questions for you guys, especially if you are under the age of 18 or if a person under the age of 18 lives in your house. Now, I live in a small house. Considering it’s … Continue reading →

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The Discount Store Lesson

Posted on March 7, 2012 by juliearduini

Whether it’s normal or not, I’m the kind of person God uses the daily things of life to teach me more about Him and myself. Years ago I blogged about how my fear of the biscuit tube exploding reminded me … Continue reading →

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Two Night in Paris

Posted on March 1, 2012 by bethrachg

Watching the Academy Awards Sunday night introduced me to two movies I hadn’t considered watching. I couldn’t have been more surprised by Midnight in Paris. For some reason when I saw Owen Wilson on the movie case cover, I … Continue reading →

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The Bond, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Have you ever met someone and discovered you shared something special in common? Like your faith, or even a favorite sport’s team? How about when you discover someone you’ve just met is a reader, and you’ve read the same book—and … Continue reading →

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Do you have any friends who read fiction?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! Today I was talking to a friend and we were discussing Asian American Christians and their reading habits. Here’s the thing: Out of all the Asian American Christians I know, hardly ANY of them read fiction. Most read … Continue reading →

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Being a Bridesmaid

Posted on February 22, 2012 by juliearduini

Last week my schedule slowed down compliments of bronchitis, a sinus and ear infection. The day I felt the worst I laid low with the television remote by my side. First I watched The Proposal back-to-back, even though I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged author, bride, bridesmaid, Julie Arduini, leadership, ministry, published, The Surrendered Scribe, waiting for the call, writing | 3 Comments

When You Know the God Who Knows You

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sarah Goebel

I have spent a wonderful day today with Father (God)! I just want to share with you, a few of my thoughts concerning Him and His relationship with His children. How wonderful He is! God’s knowledge never changes or grows. … Continue reading →

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First Reads Can Change a Life by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bethrachg

Have you ever thought back to the first book you read that started your love affair with books? I’m at mom’s today because it’s her birthday, and I asked her this question. She was quick with her answer because she … Continue reading →

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Story Structure and the Reading Experience

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Over the years I’ve often revisited the topic of structuring a book—usually when I’m writing the first draft of my own stories. I don’t do a lot of detailed outlining (I like to keep the ideas and associated feelings fresh!) … Continue reading →

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Who Has Changed You?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by alexanderhodde

A newly divorced girlfriend of mine was commenting to some friends about how her ex husband had changed her, and she didn’t feel it was for the better. I think that, in her case, she was spiritually abused, chewed up, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Divorce, Flexing spiritual muscles, hardship, irritants, spiritual strength | 2 Comments

God Wants to Rewrite the Text of Our Lives

Posted on February 13, 2012 by alandkathi66

God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes (Psalm 18:24, The Message). I seldom use The Message for personal Bible study or quotes, but when I came across the … Continue reading →

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The Phenomenon of Not Downloading Free Ebooks

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! So here’s a weird phenomenon. There were a bunch of free thriller books available on Kindle but I’m not a huge fan of secular thriller because many of them tend to get a little more gristly than I … Continue reading →

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Hotter than Legwarmers and Sixteen Candles in the 80’s: Pinterest

Posted on February 8, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m a Gen X’er who grew up with preppy collars and leg warmers. If you remember Sixteen Candles, the movie where all girls my age wanted Molly Ringwald’s pouty lips and the character Jake, you also recall how fast trends … Continue reading →