Archive for May, 2010

Remembering the Sacrifice for Freedom

FaithWriters encourages you to remember those who lost their lives while fighting for our country. We also extend our sympathies to the families and friends who loved them.

Also, if you know anyone currently serving in the military, be sure to thank them today for dedicating their lives to defending our freedom.

Honoring a few of the FaithWriters members who are or were members of the armed service:

*Catrina […]

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Top 10 Songs for Writers

I’ll admit it; I’m an American Idol fan. Something about the average Joe and Jane realizing their dream makes me tune in every week. That, and the auditions are pretty funny, too.

So, in honor of American Idol wrapping up another season (Congratulations, Lee!), I’ve decided to post this list of 10 songs for writers. Feel free to browse your CD cases or search your memory’s song title bank and add a few more to the list.

Oh, and because […]

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Writing for Magazines 101

It’s the fourth Thursday of the month and you know what that means! We take a break from the Thursday Three so we can learn more about this business of writing. Today, I am posting an article on magazine writing by Tracy Ruckman. Tracy is a FaithWriters member and a successful freelance writer, editor, and author. This isn’t a new article (it’s from 2008), but the advice is timeless and contains links to some helpful resources. If you’ve always […]

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FaithWriters “Down Under” Conference Scheduled

It’s official. A date has been set for the FaithWriters Down Under conference. If you live in or near Australia or New Zealand, or would like to visit, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 9th, 2010.

Conference will be held at: Panthers’ World of Entertainment, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW

The cost has gone up since the last conference, understandably, but it is the “here for the day” plan, which provides lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea. And it still will be […]

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Tackle your Mate

Did you know that May is Date Your Mate month? It’s true! So for today’s Tackle it Tuesday topic, I’m challenging you to write a true story in 200 words or less about a particular date you’ve had with your mate. It could be sweet, romantic, or just plain silly, but I want to hear about your real-life date.

Can’t think of one? So sorry to hear that! Methinks you need to spice up your marriage and go on […]

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Meet 3 more BoB Contenders: Sheri Gordon, Carol Slider, and Lori Othouse

We’re coming down the home stretch! Only one more month until BoB is crowned! Here are the next two contenders for this coveted award. Be sure to read and comment on all of the entries in the running, as well as offer your congrats and encouragement to the entrants. Each of these entries are deserving of their first-place win.

SHERI GORDON – Sheri is a native Southern Californian. She considers herself blessed by God with an amazing husband […]

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Fun Friday Meme

Today I’m doing a Fun Friday Meme for all of you writers out there. Basically, I’ll answer a few questions about my own writing. Then you are encouraged to take a moment to copy and paste these questions onto your own blog and answer them, yourself. Leave a message here when you’ve done it so I can hop on over and check it out. Let’s get to know each other a bit.

1. What’s […]

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What three books have you recently read?

My to-be-read pile is growing every day. Seriously, if I stacked all of the books I have on my shelf that I haven’t yet read (but am dying to), they would probably reach the ceiling (and I have a cathedral ceiling). I try to always have one or two books going at any given time.

What about you? Are you an avid reader? If you’re a writer, chances are the answer is a resounding YES! And if you answered […]

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Private Message Systems on FaithWriters.com

There are two systems of Private Messages (PMs) on FaithWriters. PrivateĀ  Messages are a great way for members to contact one another without sending actual emails. Some members have trouble discerning the difference between these two messaging systems, so I’ll try to explain it here.

On the regular FW site, you must pay a small fee to access your PMs. Once you sign up, either by paying a yearly or monthly fee, you may send as many […]

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Tackle some Summer Fun

For most of us, summer is right around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! Warmer weather…trips to the pool…sitting outside in the shade with a good book…

There are plenty of things to do in the summer, and I’m sure you have your favorites. So, I challenge you to write about a summer activity you look forward to. It could be picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, going to the park with your kids, engaging in […]

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