“You can’t win if you don’t enter.” Remember this mantra from the old Publishers Clearing House commercials? It’s true of writing contests, too. Perhaps it’s time you considered entering a contest or two. Why you should enter. You could win! … Continue reading
Writers need a word processor, but do you really need all the bells and whistles that become more complicated every time you upgrade MS Word? There have always been alternatives that were cheaper, even free. But, now your word processing … Continue reading
Guest post by Lettie K. Burress, www.writingforhim.com I am good with ideas and words. I am not good with technology – it has been difficult for me to stay even partially current with computers and social media. I try, but … Continue reading
In last week’s post, I provided a few links to resources on blogging with WordPress. This week, I want to make you aware of more opportunities—an upcoming blogging webinar and some blogging tutorials, all FREE. Terry Whalin’s free teleseminar and … Continue reading
I found some great articles for you this time. I particularly like the three on marketing. At the KY writers conference, there was a lot of interest in WordPress, so I’m including some links to resources on that. Marketing http://www.novelrocket.com/2012/06/selling-lemonade-kellie-gilbert.html … Continue reading
Are you tired of upgrading your Microsoft Word software every couple of years? I know I am. Recently, I inherited a computer with Windows 7 operating system. Right away, I realized most of my XP software would not work with … Continue reading
Kentucky Christian Writers Conference 2012 had its share of challenges. Last week, I told you about things that didn’t go as planned—like the featured speaker who had to cancel at the last minute. But, as Twila Belk said, “God showed … Continue reading
Elizabethtown, KY, June 21, 2012. Imagine you are Barbara Wells, coordinator of Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. The keynote speaker, a popular Christian comedienne and author Chonda Pierce, has a family crisis and is forced to cancel. A conference director’s worst … Continue reading
Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets. Luke 5:5 (NIV). Some of Jesus’ disciples were fishermen. When He called them, he didn’t offer … Continue reading
I know. The experts say you should buy market guides and how-to books on writing. They recommend attending conferences, having a website, and so on. You might wonder, where does it end? But—the Christian Communicator magazine is a resource that … Continue reading