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@cwritersinst

The Christian Writers Institute is designed to help writers improve their craft and understand the industry.

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When You Don’t Feel Like Writing | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TDb36d
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"I don't feel like writing today." Ever said that to yourself? I'm saying it today. But if I followed through on the impulse this page would be blank.

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Fun Fridays – September 20, 2024 | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TDTf3Y
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Today’s video has been around for a while, but it is delightful to watch the creativity of a math professor. HT: Dan Balow ShareTweet

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Point of View #1 | written by Lynette Eason dlvr.it/TDRKZN
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I’ve been discussing description over the past several posts, and I hope that’s been helpful. Let’s move on to a different topic. One that’s really important. Point of View (POV). I’ve been doing a...

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What Is Collaborative Writing? – Guest Post | written by Guest Blogger dlvr.it/TDJLZW
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Today’s guest post is by Keri Wyatt Kent who is the author or coauthor of 25 books. Her company, A Powerful Story, provides collaborative writing, editing, and assisted self-publishing services. Her...

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Fun Fridays – September 13, 2024 | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TDByRX
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Dare I mention it is Friday the 13th? You didn’t hear it from me. Today’s video is quite fascinating: Disney animation reusing previous work in a different film. This begs the question, have you ever...

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Christian Books Are Not Special | written by Dan Balow dlvr.it/TD8gVZ
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Two weeks ago, I outlined some thoughts on why Christian authors are special; but today, we will look at ways Christian books are not special at all. Since the mid-1990s when Internet commerce began...

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Can Writing Heal the Writer? | written by Bob Hostetler dlvr.it/TD6Ltx
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Most of us know, as readers, that the words we read have tremendous power to heal. But can the words we write heal us too? I asked some writer friends if they’ve been healed by the act of writing....

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Show *AND* Tell With Angela Hunt | written by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. dlvr.it/TD3zrz
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Writers know the rule "Show, don't tell," but is telling always bad? Find out how and when to use both showing and telling in your writing.

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What Did You Read This Summer? | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TD1dwc
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In 1957 H.L. Mencken coined a new word to describe a group of people which he called the bibliobibuli, which means "People who read

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Fun Fridays – September 6, 2024 | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TCw1D0
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This singing group has a unique approach to their work. I’ve featured them before. In today’s video, they have a delightful take on “Looney Tunes.” ShareTweet

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Thank You for Being Here! | written by Tamela Hancock Murray dlvr.it/TCsXnz
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Anyone who reads blogs notices that many posts don’t generate comments. A lack of responses doesn’t mean no one is reading the blog post. Most blog posts don’t invite comments. They are intended to...

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Description Part 4 | written by Lynette Eason dlvr.it/TCq0cy
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We’re still discussing description and how to use it effectively in your story. Today, let’s address how doing description right is crucial to the pacing of your story. Balancing description with...

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Happy Laborious Day | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TCjhVz
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[I posted this piece four years ago and thought it worthwhile to repeat it.] Today is Labor Day in the U.S., a national holiday. The holiday is “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to...

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Fun Fridays – August 30, 2024 | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TCZLr2
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Today’s video is of an 11-year-old girl typing a very long email–very fast. HA! HA! Made you look! It is actually a one-minute clip from a longer 20-minute performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Conce...

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Self-Improvement for Writers: Setting Goals and Embracing Growth | written by Megan Brown dlvr.it/TCX6pp
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As writers, we often find ourselves deeply entrenched in our craft, focusing on penning the perfect prose or creating compelling narratives. However, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is...

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Christian Authors Are Special | written by Dan Balow dlvr.it/TCTrCB
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Since the author’s worldview and perspective are significant elements of a book’s content, whatever that worldview happens to be, books written by Christians are not like those written by those who...

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The Value of Book Awards | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TCPCnj
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This topic of book awards and their value is both subjective and nuanced. It is one reason I’ve not tackled it before since it can be easily misunderstood. There are a lot of book awards in the...

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Fun Fridays – August 23, 2024 | written by Steve Laube dlvr.it/TCHZw1
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I feel smarter just for watching this “Bohemian Gravity” video. I love the creator’s comments afterward, especially the understated, “Well, that took a while.” Yes, it does get weird. But then again,...

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The Oft-Hidden Plus of Writers Conferences | written by Bob Hostetler dlvr.it/TCFFJk
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As I write this, I just returned from a wonderful Christian writers conference. As an author, agent, and speaker, I schedule four or five every year (back in the day, I would do as many as eleven or...

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Write Your Passion | written by Tamela Hancock Murray dlvr.it/TCBrnt
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When authors approach me with several ideas, I enjoy hearing their thoughts. I appreciate the tremendous creativity that goes into developing many books. I always give authors with tons of ideas the...

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