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How to Get More Out of Your Rough Drafts

The most important thing I have learned about writing is the utility of a good rough draft. The rougher the better. In high school I would do all of my writing assignments at the last minute. My first draft was often my final draft. And it showed. I get could get an “A” and squeak […]

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The Difference Between Writing And Editing

“Repetition. Repetition. Repetition.” “Practice makes perfect.” “You won’t succeed if you never try.” “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…” There are lots of things we can say to motivate ourselves. Everyone likes a good pep talk, after all. But does perfection ever truly […]

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8 Ways to Serve Others That Will Make You Like Jesus

We are living in a time when everything is causing us to click here or download this. Those aren’t necessarily bad things, but we tend to lose focus incredibly easy with all that is going on everyday. We forget that we need to learn to serve others through our actions. If we’re truly trying to […]

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3 Truths To Remember About Overcoming Fear As A Writer

It’s weird. Sometimes I possess the courage of a multiple Medal of Valor recipient while at other times I’m a chicken. Why does that happen? One day I will have oodles of stamina and determination in my writing and feel like nothing can stop me. I’m an indestructible literary force that can’t be touched or […]

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7 Tips For Maintaining Blogging Motivation

So, you’ve started a blog but you just can’t seem to stay motivated. You know you need to publish blog posts frequently and yet you’re sporadic at best. Or perhaps you’ve been blogging regularly, but are starting to run out of steam. Here are 7 ways you can maintain your blogging motivation.

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Writing: It Takes More Than Passion

“PASSION for our stories can ONLY carry us so far. SELF-DISCIPLINE …takes us the rest of the way.” – Jody Hedlund It’s that word. That character trait, when embraced bears fruit: Self-discipline. In most areas of my life, I would say this virtue is evident. Others see it, they make affirming remarks. I thrive and […]