A Step in the Write Direction
November 4,
2013
Update: Enjoyed the Arizona
Christian Writers Conference last Friday and Saturday. It was fun meeting new
writers and getting re-acquainted with old friends. This will be the last
conference in Arizona; from now on ACW will just hold mentoring workshops around
the country, but hearing from those who have attended these, they’re well worth
it. Every year I give out the “Donna Goodrich award” to those who have impacted
my life. This year I gave it to Reg as I know it’s been hard for him to carry on
without Eleanor. I was honored to receive the “Writer of the Year” award for the
third straight year. It encourages me to keep going!
Thought for Today: “He prepares
a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” This table is a spread—not just scrambled
eggs, but Grandma’s cooking. And it’s in the presence of our enemies which could
be distress, oppression, and affliction. “You treat me to a feast while my
enemies watch. You give me provision in the midst of my troubles.” (Pastor Ira
Brown)
Laugh for Today:
A surgeon, an
engineer, and a politician were arguing about whose profession is the oldest.
“Mine is,” said the doctor. “After
all, Eve was carved out of Adam’s rib.”
“Maybe,” said the engineer, “but the
earth was created out of chaos in six days. That was obviously an engineering
job.”
“Of course, of course,” said the
politician. “but who do you think created the chaos?”
Writer’s Tips:
Although many writers keep ideas and manuscripts in a
computer file, I still like using file folders containing submission records for
each individual manuscript. However, to be safe, I’ve copied the manuscripts
themselves onto CDs and flash drives that I keep in a fireproof, waterproof
safe. I also keep idea folders. When I get more than one idea on the same
subject, I give it a tentative title and file it in a folder. Then when I find
more material relating to that subject, or I have time to work on it, everything
is in one place.
I keep files of quotations and articles, as well. I
read newspapers and magazines with a pen and scissors nearby, and as soon as I
clip something, I put the source and the date at the top. You can also scan
these clippings onto a CD or into a computer file, but I like the idea of going
through the folders looking for a specific illustration. Whenever I do this, I
always get seeds for other writing ideas.
(Sorry this is so short this week—mainly because of
the conference. Next week I’m going to share some tips on writing Bible
studies.)
Have a good week spreading
the
gospel through the printed
page.
Donna Clark Goodrich
dgood648@aol.com
www.thewritersfriend.net
http://donna-goodrich.blogspot.com
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