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Your Writing Dreams Need a Plan
Writing goals can sometimes seem overwhelming. I used to treat goals like New Year’s resolutions which are often unsuccessful due to...
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TWO 2025 Writer Unboxed UnConference Scholarships: How to Apply
Hello fellow writers! I have received emails from Writer Unboxed for many years. To find out more about Writer UnBoxed visit...
harambeepress
Jun 133 min read
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Writing Contest
Being published doesn't always mean a book contract. I am a huge fan of writing contests. I've done this in the past, but let me...
harambeepress
Jun 34 min read
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Do You Have a Writing Mentor?
I remember my first experience at a writing conference. Â Sitting in a crowded room with other first-time conferees, I was ready. Ready...
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May 161 min read
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Why You Should Enter Writing Contests
Being published doesn't always mean a book contract. I'm a huge fan of writing contests (as you can see from a previous post), and here...
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Sep 25, 20231 min read
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Novelist Retreat
There are so many conferences available to writers. Sometimes I'll list them for you, but other times I want to highlight one. This one...
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Aug 16, 20231 min read
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10 Essential Dos for Effective Writing: A Positive Approach
I recently read an article discussing several things writers shouldn’t do. The information was good, but it left me wondering how many of...
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May 4, 20233 min read
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Writing Contests
As writers, we need to get out writing out there. Contests are one way to do that, so I will occasionally add them to my post. Here's one...
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Feb 22, 20231 min read
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One-Line-A-Day Journal
As writers we write, we edit, and revise, and edit again and . . . you know the cycle. There are deadlines for submitting manuscripts,...
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Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Your Best Advice of 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, consider what words has God used in your life this year. Read what others have said below about their best...
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Dec 31, 20222 min read
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Give the Gift of Diverse Books
Diversity in literature is, in part, about representation—who’s telling the stories and who stories are told about. Multicultural...
harambeepress
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Indigenous Literature and Why It’s Important
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I want to share some websites with you. "Every society needs educated people, but the primary...
harambeepress
Nov 5, 20221 min read
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Ignoring Diversity is No Longer an Option for Writers
Our world is diverse, and readers want to see diversity reflected in the stories they read. Writing diverse characters isn’t always easy....
harambeepress
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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If Only: Allowing God into My Writing
If only I had more time, resources, and creative ideas. There’s never enough time for me to answer my emails, add to my blog post,...
harambeepress
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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Publishing in Color Conference
This conference has greatly impacted my life over the years. I know if you can attend the virtual one in October it will impact you as...
harambeepress
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. The event began in 1968...
harambeepress
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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A New Perspective
When I meet first-time authors and even some seasoned ones, I love their excitement as they share about their manuscripts. Their eyes are...
harambeepress
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Common Mistakes Made when Writing about Diverse Characters
I've been asked what are some common mistakes writers make when writing about diverse characters. I've mentioned some before, but I...
harambeepress
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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Sensitivity Between the Lines: Writing Diversity with Authenticity
Consider the world you live in. Your cultural experiences, likes, dislikes, fears, and even biases are based on your community. As an...
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Jun 13, 20212 min read
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Never Give Up
On my last day of a recent writers' conference I attended, I headed toward a set of stairs I'd climbed multiple times during the week....
harambeepress
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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