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    November 27, 2021
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    Writing teachers often talk about the story arc and character arc, meaning how the story is constructed or how…

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    November 10, 2021
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    November 9, 2021
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    The text came while my wife and I were traveling home from an out-of-town doctor’s appointment. “I’m doing a…

    November 6, 2021
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    For almost 2 years now, the pandemic has shaken up Hollywood’s plans. Filming has been sporadic and movie release…

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    Thanks be to God who leads us, wherever we are, on his own triumphant way and makes our knowledge…

    November 3, 2021
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    November 1, 2021
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    October 30, 2021
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    Recently, I received another rejection letter from an agent and to be honest, rejection never gets easier. But, disappoints…

    October 29, 2021
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    Many writers overlook a critical section in their book proposals: the competition section. After reading thousands of book proposals…

    October 25, 2021
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    Why Do You Need a Concise Writing Ministry Statement?

    Why do you write? How does what you write benefit others? Have you identified the purpose or ministry of…

    October 24, 2021
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