Determination and application of lessons learned must be part of a writer’s repertoire. These occur behind the scenes in the daily grind of the writer’s life. Today, I bring you a guest post that shows us how that paid off for a new writer.
Earlier this year, I taught at Wordsower’s Christian Writers Conference 2018 (#WCWC2018). Many new writers often ask “why attend a conference?” A host of benefits can be gained:
- Meeting and making friends other writers
- Learning the craft of writing/screenwriting/fiction/nonfiction
- Learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry
- Connecting with acquisitions editors
- Pitching your work
- Receiving critiques
- Encouragement, inspiration, and motivation
The first night at WCWC2018 Dean Skoglund greeted me while I perused the conference bookstore. He was excited to tell me how much my critique of his work last year had helped and that he now had a published book. I did what lots of business owners do, [Read more…] about The Payoff for Determination and Application: How One Writer Did It
I’m here today with Sally Meadows, a two-time Canadian national award-nominated inspirational singer/songwriter, author, and speaker. After three professional degrees and a diverse career path that included being an editor, children’s entertainer, and educator, Sally took the plunge to focus full-time on her music and writing ministry in 2013.