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Kim
Bangs
Decent Proposals
A
fun adventure through the eyes of a seasoned
(okay, maybe sassy is a better word)
acquisitions editor who has reviewed literally
thousands of proposals. The wacky, the way out,
the wonderful—the "why on earth do they
-acquisition folk -make us do ALL that?" By
workshops end, you will have an understanding of
the power of a decent proposal, the knowledge to
produce a decent proposal and a glimpse into the
puzzling world of acquisitions…from the
other side!
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Jeff
Braun has
nearly fifteen years of editorial experience.
After working as a newspaper reporter, he got
his start in book publishing at Chronimed
Publishing, which specialized in health and
fitness books. In 1999 he joined Bethany House,
and then from 2001 to 2005, he and his wife
lived and worked in northeast China. When they
returned to the States (with a girl and boy
adopted from China), he rejoined Bethany House
and is now an acquisitions editor of nonfiction
books.
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Terry
Burns writes
inspirational fiction and is an agent with
Hartline Literary
http://www.hartlineliterary.com. As a writer he
has a series that began with Mysterious
Ways from River Oak Publishing and the
series bears that name. The second, Brothers
Keeper came out Feb 1, 2006 and
Shepherd's Son came out January 1, 2007.
That gives him 22 books in print counting the NF
and short story collections. Other fiction
includes Trails of the Dime Novel, a
trade paperback from Echelon Press and in audio
from JBS Publishing. To Keep a Promise
and, Don't I Know You? trade paperbacks
from The Fiction Works are both scheduled for
audiobooks this year. He has published over 200
articles and short stories, is in a short story
collection from Coastal Villages Press entitled
"Straight from the heart - stories of love
and friendship," the second volume entitled
"More stories of love and friendship",
one entitled "Living by Faith" from
Obidiah Press, in Heartwarming Christmas
Stories from River Oak in November 2006 as
was Cup of Comfort for Weddings, and he
has a story in Soul Matters for Men from
Thomas Nelson. Terry has published four
nonfiction books, has a small book of cowboy
poetry entitled Cowboys Don't Read
Poetry. A popular speaker at workshops
across the country, his available works as well
as a daily blog can be found at
www.terryburns.net.
Too
Shy To Pitch and Promote?
Believe
it or not, Terry is very shy and introverted,
but has learned how to overcome it and present
an exciting and fast-moving program. Lots of
writers are drawn to writing because they have
trouble expressing themselves verbally. Many
consciously or unconsciously sabotage their own
publishing efforts because they fear they will
have to do these things if they are successful.
Terry shows how to develop a public persona and
hide behind it.
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Caroline
Coleman
has degrees from Princeton University, Christ
Church, Oxford University, and Columbia Law
School. She clerked for a federal district judge
and worked as a litigation associate at Davis
Polk & Wardwell, before "retiring" from the
practice of law to take care of her children and
write fiction. She sold her first novel, LOVING
SOREN, to Broadman & Holman after pitching
it at the 2002 Glorieta conference.
Writer’s Digest recently published two of
her articles on writing fiction. She lives in
New York City with her two children. She has
been on faculty at Glorieta in 2005 and
2007.
Weaving
Faith Organically Into Fiction
The
fastest way to turn off readers of our fiction
is to start preaching at them. So how do we
fulfill our calling to be Christ’s
ambassadors in a creative way? We’ll look
at some of the best Christian fiction over the
ages to see how other people have woven
Christianity organically into their stories,
using it to inspire us to come up with some new
techniques of our own.
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Adam
Colwell
brings over 25 years writing and editing
experience to his second year of service on
Glorieta's faculty. He currently serves as
Project Manager for The Presidential Prayer Team
nationwide non-profit ministry. He ghostwrites
PPT’s direct mail appeal letters, oversees
its direct mail and electronic fund raising
program, writes articles and related content for
the Pray the Vote 2008 and Adopt Our Troops in
Prayer eNewsletters, and writes other PPT
marketing and promotional materials.
In the past year as a freelance writer and
editor, Adam has written four appeal letters and
hundreds of radio promotional spots for Family
Life Communications and two appeal letters and
other marketing materials for the Tucson Jazz
Society. He has also written devotionals
published by Light From The Word Devotional and
The Upper Room Devotional, and teaching articles
that have been published by In Touch Magazine
and Vista Magazine. Last year at Glorieta, Adam
taught a workshop and hosted roundtables on
devotional writing. In May, Adam was a keynote
speaker at the Southwest Christian Writers
Conference in Colorado, where he taught
workshops on appeal letters, fund raising
packages, devotional writing and ghostwriting.
He is also currently working on his first
novel.
Writing
with Appeal: The Anatomy of Effective Appeal
Letter and Fund Raising Packages
So
what is an “appeal” letter, anyway?
Why do people respond to fund raising letters?
Why are they still necessary? Those questions
and more will be answered as we explore the
anatomy of an effective fundraising letter, the
advent of eAppeals, identify three keys to
successful fundraising letters, and explore fund
raising packages from strategy to segmentation.
You'll come away with the information you need
to begin writing your own fund raising letters
and create packages that will generate strong
donor response while not adversely impacting
your non-profit's bottom line.
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Jennifer
Devlin is
a popular speaker, writer, and ministry leader
who travels the globe sharing Jesus with the
nations. She is the founder and director of
Ministry for Life (www.ministryforlife.com) as
well as the Women of Zion Coordinator for her
local church and a dedicated Sunday school and
Bible study teacher. From speaking at
women’s conferences and training
women’s ministry leadership in the US and
Cuba, Brazil, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Nigeria,
she has learned much about the spiritual needs
of women, and how to mentor them through written
and spoken word. Attending Glorieta since 2004
(her first writer’s conference ever),
Jennifer has enjoyed the friendships that
continue to grow as a result of this annual
gathering. She is dedicated to encouraging and
mentoring others, whether in the classroom or at
the coffee shop!
Jennifer’s first Bible study, Life
Principles for Christ-like Living (AMG, 2006) is
a 12-week Following God study guide that has
been utilized in small group settings around the
world. Jennifer’s second Bible study,
Verses We Know by Heart: Discovering the Details
of Familiar Old Testament Passages (Randall
House, 2008) is a 6-week study guide that
released earlier this year. She also co-edited
the God Answers Prayers – Military Edition
compilation (Harvest House, 2005) with Allison
Bottke and Cheryll Hutchings, and has also
contributed to numerous other compilation works.
Her other writing credits include the Huntsville
Times "Life Points" columnist, Eternal Ink
Devotions Editor, Heartbeat the Magazine
"Ministry for Life" columnist, Greater Freedom
"Spiritual Sandbox" columnist, online ezines and
study sessions, and she has been featured as a
guest writer on CBN.com. Jennifer is one of
three writers for Memorize Truth,
www.memorizetruth.com. No matter what she
writes, her heart is set on getting others into
the life-giving Word of God.
A
Writer is Only as Good as His
Word
So, you’re maneuvering through the
writer’s conference, and you’re
beginning to get a little dizzy (and it’s
not the altitude!) So many thoughts are flying
through your head, and you’re not even half
way through the event…what now? In this
mid-point session, we will discover the true
value of a writer’s word. We’ll
investigate the importance of the second half of
the conference, your continuing interaction with
writers and editors, and the critical element of
dedication to commitment and follow-up. I
promise this session will perk up the way you
finish the race here at conference and the next
twelve months. After all, a writer is only as
good as his word!
Women
Reaching the Hearts of Women through
Writing
Ok girls, you want to write. You want to make a
difference. You want to reach the heart of
women. Not sure where to start? Need more help
on finding the right avenues to reach the
audience you pursue? In this session, we will
talk about the wonders of women, our needs, and
the subjects that tug at our hearts. We’ll
discover some great publications that speak
specifically to female audiences, and writing
genres that welcome our point of view. Men,
you’re welcome to join us, but watch
out…you’re entering the
estrogen-fueled, coffee-infused,
chocoholic-confessing zone!
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Kathy
Firkins is
interesting, funny and her techniques are
extremely practical! Kathy strives to teach her
audience ways to streamline their lives through
communication, efficiency and organization.
Kathy grew-up on the plains of West Texas in
Midland. She attended Midland College and
completed her Bachelors degree in Organizational
Management from Lubbock Christian University.
Beginning work at the age of fourteen, Kathy has
learned the value of communication in the work
place as well as the benefits of being organized
and efficient! She has worked with and led
numerous Non-profit programs, medical practices,
civic groups and faith based endeavors.
Currently, Kathy writes, speaks and consults
with companies for training. She teaches
parenting classes and abstinence education and
still has a few organizing clients.
Married soon after graduating High School, Kathy
credits Justin’s patience to the success of
their marriage. They have worked together to
persue four children, two degrees and a
household that runs smoothly and efficiently
(most of the time) even with their harried
schedule.
Miles
& Piles of PAPER!
Forgotten
the color of your desk? Is it piled with paper?
If your home office is like mine, I am often
drowning in papers. Mail, school work, church
info, research, writing “idea” scraps,
extra curricular activities, reminders, it
overflows to the floor! Come see how you can
better manage your paper whoa’s with
practical tips, tools and examples that will
solve your paper dilemmas.
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Kathryn
Graves
Wearing Devotional-Colored Glasses
Learning
to see small, everyday events as spiritual
lessons makes devotionals flow from my fingers
onto the keyboard. When we’re looking and
listening for God, we find him in the most
unexpected places.
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Doreen
Hanna has
been a CLASS Speaker since 1997 and received the
honor of becoming a CLASS Faculty Member in
2007. She founded Treasured Celebrations
Ministries in 2000 to provide an American
Biblically based rite-of-passage program for our
teenage girls and their families today. She has
written the curriculum and accompanying books
for the program. She has been a contributing
writer in Families Do Bounce Back by
Diana James and Refined by Fire by
Anthony & Crystal Obey. She also founded
the South Bay Women’s Outreach, a community
network of more than 35 churches in the South
Bay of Los Angeles that works together to
provide an annual women’s outreach. One of
her greatest joys is discovering God’s
connections through networking.
Networking
at GCWC
Overwhelmed
by the opportunities that will avail you at the
GCWC? Start your conference off by joining
Doreen and discover how to network within this
community of writers, publishers and many
classes offered at the conference. Important!
Bring your business cards to this
class.
Networking
in Your Community
Wondering
how to become visible in your local community as
a writer or speaker? Then join Doreen and
discover some very simple, but often missed
opportunities, to gain visibility in your own
community. Don’t work hard – work
smart!
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In
1994
Jeanette Hanscome
finally
took a few stories out of her desk drawer and
began submitting work for publication. Her first
submission became her first published
piece—a personal experience story in a
magazine for visually impaired teens. Being
visually impaired since birth she had plenty of
fodder to draw from when it came to living with
low vision. On paper Jeanette is classified as
legally blind but, thanks to parents who refused
to treat her as disabled and many great
teachers, people are often shocked to hear it.
Jeanette is now the author of two books in Focus
on the Family’s Brio Girls fiction series,
and Want More? Joy Book 3 in the Brio
Devotional Series. She has written numerous
articles, devotions and stories for publications
aimed at teens and adults. She regularly
contributes to Walk Thru the Bible’s
Tapestry, Standard Publishing’s
Encounter—the Magazine, Focus on the
Family’s Focus on Your Child
newsletters, Girls, God and the Good Life, and
the popular Christian Author’s Network
blog. In addition to writing, Jeanette speaks on
a variety of topics, and teaches writing
workshops. She lives in Reno, Nevada with her
husband and two sons. The Hanscomes attend
Sierra Bible Church where Jeanette sings and is
known for having a book recommendation for every
occasion.
Fiction
Techniques to Jazz Up Your Non-Fiction
When
Jesus wanted to get His point across He often
told a relatable story. Imagine His ministry
without those unforgettable parables. The Son of
God recognized that people were often most
moved, not by fiery preaching, statistics, and
facts, but by true-to-life stories. As a fiction
writer who has also written a non-fiction book,
as well as numerous articles and devotions, I
often find myself using fiction techniques in my
non-fiction—opening with a personal
illustration, enhancing articles with dialogue,
and describing scenes with details in order to
bring them to life. This workshop will help
beginning to intermediate writers spice up their
facts and issues, enhance topics that might
otherwise come across as boring, avoid sounding
"too preachy," turn anecdotes into vivid scenes,
and see the power in "show don’t
tell."
Writing
Around Life
Few
authors have the luxury of devoting full-time to
penning great books uninterrupted. We have kids,
spouses, day jobs, activities and ministries.
How do we balance it all? Should we wait until
the kids to grow up before we respond to
God’s call to write, or discipline
ourselves to make the time for what we so
desperately want to do? Speaking from my own
experiences as a busy mom and author who also
works and serves, I will offer practical tips
for managing time, developing self-discipline,
meeting writing goals, and even writing around
little ones. Writers will leave equipped to
balance both writing and real life.
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Linda
Jewell encourages
other writers and speakers with practical tips
and an if-I-can-do-it-you-can-do-it-too attitude
that helps you help yourself in making your
writing dreams come true.
Although Linda continues to be part of the
CLASSeminar teaching team that equips and
encourages other speakers and writers, she
recently left her position as seminar manager at
CLASServices to write and speak full time. She
also volunteers with Blue Star Mothers (an
organization of moms with children serving in
the military) and the Veteran's History
Project.
Her writing has been published in articles and
numerous compilation books. "These days my
primary focus is on writing and speaking about
patriotism, parenting, and prayer. However, it's
been a journey, and along the way I've learned
my craft through writing and speaking about a
variety of topics and to diverse audiences."
She's made a lot of mistakes along the way, and
some good decisions, and wants to pass along
what she's learned to you to help you improve
your own craft and business of
writing.
Support
Your Message, Your Ministry, and Yourself
(Somewhat) with Support Product
Do
you want to increase sales from your web site,
from your back-of-the-room book tables at
speaking engagements, and through your media
interviews? Do you want to learn more effective,
efficient, entertaining, and easy ways spread
your message? Come to this workshop where you'll
learn how you can support your message, your
ministry, and yourself (somewhat) through your
own support products–which include tip
sheets, booklets, and audio and video
recordings.
Whatever
Your Genre, Become a Better Writer by Reading
the Classics
Whether
you got turned off from or turned on to reading
classics in high school, you're now a writer
with a compelling reason to learn more about and
from the masters of our craft. Whatever your
genre, you'll recognize benefits to your writing
and resolve to intentionally read the classics
when you learn seven reasons and four
categories, some of which may surprise you. As a
bonus, you'll also become a better writer as you
record what you've read with a system that works
well for your individual needs. Reason. Resolve.
Read. Record. It's as simple–and
profound–as that.
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Cindy
Kenney
is an award-winning writer, editor and
international speaker. She has published over 60
books, 9 curriculum programs, and numerous
articles, scripts, and other materials. Cindy
served as the Publishing Director and Senior
Managing Editor/Writer for Big Idea Productions
(VeggieTales) and Exclaim Entertainment for the
last 10 years before leaving to pursue her dream
of a full-time freelance career. Cindy lives in
Illinois with her husband Jim, and her sons,
Andy and Jimmy.
Gotcha!
Have
you ever wondered how to capture the attention
of your reader and keep it? How many times have
you heard that you have to do an outstanding job
at seizing the reader's attention right from the
start of your manuscript? The fact is, if you
don't captivate your reader (or editor) the
moment they begin to read, your story will never
be read by anyone. This workshop will delve into
ways to create strong beginnings in writing
fiction. We'll look at some innovative, fun, and
attention-getting ways to reach out and grab
your reader and keep them reading until your
story is done!
Trends
in Children's
Publishing
Cindy has worked with 22 different children's
publishers in either an editorial or writing
capacity. She has also served as a Senior
Managing Editor, Publishing Director, and today
works as a consultant for several publishers. It
is essential that she stays on top of the market
trends. In this workshop Cindy will share her
thoughts with you about those trends and provide
you with helpful advice for how to address them
as a children's writer.
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Golden
Keyes Parsons is
a popular retreat/conference speaker who issues
the challenge: dare to take God seriously. Her
first book, In The Shadow Of The Sun
King, (The Darkness To Light Novel
Series, Thomas Nelson Publishers) is due to
be released in September, 2008. She has had
numerous articles published in such periodicals
as Marriage Partnership, Angels On Earth,
Just Between Us and Lookout Magazine,
as well as several compilations. Golden serves
on the CLASS faculty and, in addition to playing
the keyboard for praise/worship at Glorieta
Christian Writers Conference, she has taught a
workshop the past two years, "When In The
Meantime Is A ‘Mean Time,’ encouraging
yet unpublished writers. Golden is also an
ordained pastor and ministers with her husband,
Blaine, at Faith Mountain Fellowship Church in
Red River, NM.
You
Gotta Get Out Of The Boat!
Do
you have a story to tell, but don't know where
to start? Do you find yourself able to express
yourself better in writing than verbally? Did
you love your college creative writing class,
but don't know where to take it from there? Has
God placed a desire in your heart to write, but
you don't know what to do with that call? Do you
wonder why you even signed up for this
conference?!? Bring your writing equipment -
laptop or pad/pencil - and join Golden in this
inspiring and practical class. Take the leap -
get out of the boat!
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Dan
Penwell,
a seminary graduate, former pastor, Family
Christian Bookstore Manager, Director of
Marketing/Purchasing for the Family Christian
Stores, Manager of Product
Development/Acquisitions for World Bible
Publishers, and Hendrickson Publishers
[CBD]. Currently, at AMG Publishers in
Chattanooga, he has led AMG Publishers from 3-5
titles a year to 25–30 new titles a year.
In the summer of 2005, the Advanced Writers and
Speakers Association (AWSA) honored Dan as the
Editor of the Year. He has authored a number of
products including: 101 Things to Do in the
Year 2000 (Honor Books) and Bible Brain
Quest (Workman Publishing). Dan is an avid
golfer, loves playing with his golden retriever,
Scout, and continues in a battle with prostate
cancer since February 2001—but doing
fine.
How
to Get Editors to Sit Up and Beg for
More
Is
there a secret to getting an editor to pay
attention to your query letter or proposal? Why
should you take a few days to write a good query
letter? What elements in a proposal will make
the editor sit up and take notice? Why do some
proposals turn editors off? Why are editors more
interested in seeing a proposal than in seeing a
manuscript? What approach should you use to hook
the editor? This class will direct authors to
the finer points of preparing a cutting edge
query letter and proposal.
How
to Eliminate Wordiness in Your Writing and Make
Editors Smile
Most
new authors have the impression that good
writing has to be flowery and full of verbiage.
But good writing—the kind that editors
love—is tight writing. Unnecessary words
have been eliminated. The writing is compact,
concise, and precise. This class will dissect
different types of wordiness and offer
suggestions how to trim flabby writing. Learn
tips to streamline your writing and become the
type of author that editors are looking for.
Learn by doing in this hands-on class.
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Vonda
Skelton
is a national speaker, freelance writer, and the
author of four books, including Seeing
Through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women
Believe. She also has a three-book series,
The Bitsy Burroughs Mysteries, for 8 -
12-year-olds. Her articles have appeared in
Focus on Your Child, Clubhouse, HomeLife,
Christian Single, and many others. A frequent
instructor at writer’s conferences, she is
an award-winning playwright and lyricist, and
enjoys performing in church and community
theater. Vonda is a graduate of CLASServices and
Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a member of the
Advanced Writers and Speakers
Association.
Five
Fatal Flaws of Fiction
The
competition is tough. Don’t let these five
weaknesses mark you as a newbie and set you up
for a knee-jerk rejection from the editor!
Write
a Novel Children Will Love
Writing
for children is not easier than writing for
adults! Children are discriminating readers, and
they expect quality. This class will show you
how to use plot, characterization, and dialog to
drive readers to your books.
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Pamela
Sonnemoser
Building a Writers Network
There
are two networks that a writer cannot be
without. First is their network of clients, the
second is their network of resources.
This class will assist the writer in gathering a
web or resources and maintaining relationships
with them as well as approaching local editors
and selling themselves as a writer – even
when their portfolio is still sparse. By the end
of this class attendees will have at least one
link to their local media and the ability to
form those oh-so-important networking
relationships with editors and sources.
Interactive communication and online research
will be applied to this class. Writers will be
encouraged to bring their lap-top in order to
get a jump start on the information contained in
the instruction.
This class will need to be scheduled in a room
with a good wi-fi connection. A Power Point
presentation is available if AV equipment is
provided.
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Brenna
Stull
is a pastor's wife and mother to five children
(Dillon – 14, Derek – 13, Caleb –
10, Micah – 7, and Karis Joy – 5).
She is a professional home organizer and has led
hundreds of moms through the 8-week course based
on her book, Coach Mom: 7 Strategies for
Organizing Your Family into an All-Star Team,
which was released in 2007 by New Hope
Publishers. Brenna has a passion to help women
make every minute count and is a popular speaker
at women's conferences, retreats and Mothers of
Preschoolers (MOPS) meetings. Engaging and
transparent, she is known for her practical
applications.
Brenna graduated Magna Cum Laude with a
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from
Oklahoma Baptist University.
Brenna enjoys teaching drawing lessons,
ministering through song with her triplet
brother and sister, and playing the clarinet.
Chris and Brenna’s marriage has survived
three home remodels, and they are considering
proposing their own program on HGTV. For their
15th anniversary, Chris and Brenna learned to
surf at Waikiki Beach. Competing in triathlons
has been her latest challenge. Brenna, her
husband Chris, and their children live in
McKinney, Texas.
Let’s
Play Hide and
Seek
If the bible was banned today in America, how
much would you be able to retrieve from memory?
You know that the Word is one of the only things
that will last forever, but are you being
intentional about knowing it? Would you like to
be equipped at all times to have a living Word
to share with friends and audiences that speaks
to the need of the moment? You can do it! Push
past your fears and trust God for the
supernatural work He will do in your memory,
heart and mind. Join Brenna Stull as she shares
with you an organized and thoughtful plan for
hiding God’s Word in your heart, along with
a review system to keep it fresh – hide the
Word and seek God in a deeper way!
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John
Thurman is
a speaker; writer, professional Christian
Counselor, and marketing expert who help small
business owners, speaker, writers and therapist
expand their marketing share by using low cost,
innovative approaches. John Thurman is a Class
faculty member.
Become
a Local Expert
One
of the keys to expanding your ministry of
writing and speaking is to become a local
expert. John Thurman will show you how to
identify at least two areas of expertise as well
as four ways you can get the word out about you
to local and regional media outlets.
In addition, John will review the four marketing
styles and show how you can define and use your
style to have maximum impact.
This class will help you clearly define your
message, your target audience, and incorporate
proven principles for breaking into your market
area. As a bonus you will also receive free
marketing hand outs that cover a wide variety of
practical subjects.
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Terry
Whalin
Over
20 Creative and Innovative Ways To Make Money
Writing
Yeah, I know Christians aren't supposed to be
writing for money but don't you still need to
pay your bills? This workshop reaches beyond
writing magazine articles or books or speaking.
Whether you are just getting started or a
seasoned writer, this session will give you the
resources for more than 20 fresh ways to get
paid for your writing. If you use just one or
two of these ideas from this seasoned
professional, it could pay for the next full
year of your expenses.
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