The Little Things

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• Post published:November 3, 2020
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© 2020 Kay DiBianca I thought novel-writing would be easy. After all, my grades in English class had always been good, and I was a voracious reader. How hard could…

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Writing by Another Hand

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• Post published:October 2, 2020
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© 2020 Kristy Horine With one day left in the fiction writers conference, I still couldn’t figure out why I’d come. I cringed as I heard the question yet again.…

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Gathering Fragments: 5 Reasons to Write a Memoir

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• Post published:September 1, 2020
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© 2020 Harriet Michael “Gather up the fragments … that nothing be lost.” Recorded in John 6:12 (KJV), these were Jesus’ instructions to His disciples after the feeding of the…

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Why Writers Need Websites

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• Post published:August 1, 2020
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© 2020 Rhonda Dragomir “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…and of course, the Boogie Man.” This mashup quote by comedian Pat Paulsen underscores a fear of…

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3 Ways to Improve Your Author Facebook Page

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• Post published:July 2, 2020
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© 2020 Shel Harrington A common mistake writers make when we set up an author Facebook page is making it all about us. Our potential readers find posts about our…

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Amy Newmark’s Secrets to Writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul—Part 2

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• Post published:June 2, 2020
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© 2020 Tracy Crump Chicken Soup for the Soul callouts have been the bedrock of our newsletter since we began in 2008. I can’t thank Amy Newmark, author, editor-in-chief, and…

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Amy Newmark’s Secrets to Writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul

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• Post published:May 1, 2020
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© 2020 Tracy Crump What a treat to interview Amy Newmark, author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series! Marylane and I started this newsletter with…

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How to Format Your Screenplay

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• Post published:March 3, 2020
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© 2020 James Scogin So, you want to write a screenplay? You want your words to come to life for your friends, family, or possibly more to see?There are some…

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Don’t Miss a Divine Appointment

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• Post published:February 2, 2020
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© 2020 Tracy Crump Have you ever attended a conference that offered appointments with agents or editors and declined the opportunity because you were too afraid to talk to a…

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Before You Sign

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• Post published:January 2, 2020
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© 2020 Lisa Greer That first contract from a publisher is exciting. Aside from not giving up rights to your work, you’ll want to address three key areas as you…

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