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Weird Things Writers Say (and What They Really Mean)

May 27, 2016 By Becky Wade

Those of us in the publishing profession have developed a lingo all our own.  If you've spent any time at all interacting with authors on social media, then you've probably been treated to it.  And if you're a reader and not a writer type, some of it may have struck you as peculiar and/or baffling.  Thus, I thought I'd offer a writer-civilian translation guide.... "I'm on deadline." First of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: #AmWriting, novel writing, publishing, weird things writers say

Real Life Fairy Tale Romance …

December 3, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

I have some photos to share. I know, I know they look like images for a possible book cover, but these are photos of my oldest daughter Leslie and her fiancé Honza. They just got engaged last week! And the truth is that they can thank NOVEL WRITING for their coming together. Well, sort of ... First: the photos ... Second: The Story ... In 2000, I traveled to Europe with two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Czech Republic, engagement, Leslie Goyer, mission trips, novel writing, Prague, research, romance, Tricia Goyer

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