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By Mark David Gerson
When you sit down at the blank page or screen, you have three simple tasks:
Trust.
Let go.
Leap.
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Shimmerfall writes "By Karen E. Rigley
Agents are hard to get, so do you really need one? In years past, I’ve written a number of articles about agents. I've tried to be fair and cover various issues, plus let other authors learn from my mistakes. Whether writing about how to choose a literary agent or how to work with an agent; some basic truths always surface:"
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Gregan writes "By John Sammon
Here is a short compilation of the outstanding features of world religions and how they have been interpreted.
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Author: Lawyer Howard Zaharoff
How much use is a fair use? My article in the January 2001 WD analyses the 4 (non-exclusive) Copyright Act fair use factors: (1) the purpose of the use, (2) the nature of the original work, (3) the amount used and its significance in relation to the original, and (4) the use’s effect on the market or value of the original.
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By W. Bruce Cameron
When I was in high school I used to be terrified of my girlfriend's father, who I believe suspected me of wanting to place my hands on his daughter's chest. He would open the door and immediately affect a good-naturedly murderous expression, holding out a handshake that, when gripped, felt like it could squeeze carbon into diamonds.
Now, years later, it is my turn to be the dad. Remembering how unfairly persecuted I felt when I would pick up my dates, I do my best to make my daughter's suitors feel even worse. My motto: wilt them in the living room and they'll stay wilted all night.
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By Mayowa Atte
Among the countless reasons people write stories, getting a moral across ranks near the top. Unfortunately, getting a moral across also ranks near the top of reason people write terrible stories. The danger lies in an incorrect balance of moral and other story elements (plot, pace, character development, voice, tension etc.) resulting in a preachy story.
Follow these guidelines and you will end up with a story that entertains your readers and effectively communicates your moral and message without being preachy.
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By Teresa Slack
As the Christian market continues to explode in size, publishers still find it difficult to discover new talent. One of the reasons for this is many hopeful writers believe the Christian market is easier to break into than the mainstream market. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are aspiring to write for the Christian market, not only must you write gripping, compelling prose that keeps a reader turning pages, you also must write within the parameters of the Christian Booksellers Association. Certain rules and dictates apply. Christian readers want the same subject matter as non-Christian readers, only without a bombardment of ill language, gratuitous violence, and adult situations.
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By Mark David Gerson
Let these seven principles guide you as you shape, hone and polish your work.
1. Be detached but loving.
Let your work sit quietly for a time before you launch into revision. That
time could be a day, a week, a month or six months. And it could be longer or
shorter from one piece of work to the next. The key is to give both you and your
work the space and distance that allow you to approach it heartfully,
objectively and discerningly. Respect your initial draft. Respect all your
drafts. Don't be a slave to them. Allow your work to grow, change and mature.
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By Irene Roth
An important aspect of the writing life is proofreading. Unless you proofread
your work, you will leave your readers with a lot of needless mistakes and
misunderstandings.
But why should you proofread, you may ask? Well, unless you proofread your
manuscripts carefully, you won't be considered a 'professional' writer who has
credibility and skill. Other writers will look at you as if you are a careless
writer. And I know that isn't the case.
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By Angela Booth
If you're a writer, it's a given that there are several things you need. One important thing is a writers' Web site. There are many different types, however, so here's a guide to help you to find your way through the maze.
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