Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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It hides. Some of us shove it into full view and renounce it, but it slithers back often unnoticed because of the intense focus we exert to make the time spent writing worthwhile, important. That time, that writing, which somehow validates us, sets us apart from most because we dedicate those moments we have to…
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Yesterday I asked this question: Have you ever—since studying the craft of writing—read a novel where you didn’t want to change a single thing about it? Not a word, a comma, a reaction by a character? Then we tackled the hunger that produced the drive to write for publishing, suggesting that the hunger…
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Before I arrive at the body of this post let me ask you one thing. Please be honest if you choose to answer. Have you ever—since studying the craft of writing—read a novel where you didn’t want to change a single thing about it? Not a word, a comma, a reaction by a character?…
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Then Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5 (NIV)
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Many jokes have been made about WalMart greeters, about those jobs being the end of the line, the last resort. Sometimes, although it’s not necessarily funny, these statements have some truth to them. At a WalMart where I frequently shop, I met Kathi who worked about 20 hours a week as a greeter.…
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As writers we read and write in certain genres. We generally have our favorites, and some of us detest others. Strong wording, I know. And perhaps a bit unfair. Okay. Well, it’s true for me anyway. That better? When saying I detest a specific genre, I’m not saying I detest those who write within…
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How do you pursue the quest for bettering your writing? What inspires you to search for the words, the expressions, the scenery, the action, the depth in your characters that rivals real life? How? What methodology? Why? Of course if you recognize your work as drivel, you desire to improve. If you assess…
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(Although my questions were primarily directed toward fiction, Chila widened the field for her responses. She graciously gave her time to answer each question thoughtfully and without hesitation. Please note she has her own book coming out later this year.) Port Yonder Press excellent, evocative, eclectic – we love the niche in you So who is…
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,and to the Republic for which it stands:one Nation under God, indivisible,With Liberty and Justice for all. God Bless America.
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For those of you who are considering all the venues presented in publishing today, Chila Woychik, Publisher/Managing Editor of Port Yonder Press and Founding Member of IndieGalaxy Publishers Association, a newly established group of small press owners intent on helping one another succeed, will be with us on Wednesday. Stop by to read her…
Into the Fire 