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Have you participated in Nano? In this episode, I discuss what NaNoWriMo is and why I have participated in this event since 2011. It's fun, exciting, exhausting, but so worth it in the end when you "win" and post your progress.

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In this last episode of the series, I discuss the Hero of the book: Boaz. It's fascinating how the author of Ruth shows us so much about the hero, Boaz. What about your story? How do you show character traits rather than tell them to the reader?

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Ever wonder what it's like to have one of your books made into a movie? Well, my guest, Rachel Hauck knows that feeling! I am honored to have her on my podcast. In this episode, Rachel talks about her writing journey, her work with My Book Therapy, and what it was like to have her book, "Once Upon a Prince" on Hallmark. Oh and we also talk about how women don't wear pantyhose anymore! 

Anyway, I sure hope you enjoy listening to Rachel as much as I enjoyed talking with her. What a blessing!

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Dilemmas and decisions! Isn't that what life is all about? In this episode, we'll continue our look into the Book of Ruth and how Naomi is faced with dilemmas and decisions to make that will greatly affect Ruth...and eventually, you and me!

Reflect on your current work-in-progress. Do you place urgent dilemmas in your main character's path? Does he/she have important decisions to make? Will those decisions greatly affect everyone around him/her?

Writing a story isn't easy, but it can be fun. I hope this episode inspires you to keep writing!

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Considered to be one of the loveliest short stories in literature, the Book of Ruth is perfect for a writing lesson. In the next three episodes, we'll take a look at the literary devices used in this amazing story. Romance, adventure, suspense...this story has it all!

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Sometimes God takes away all distractions in order to get us to do what HE wants us to do. Award-winning author, Tari Faris, knows all about this. In this episode, she discusses her writing journey, her work at My Book Therapy, and how God is working in her life. I think you'll be encouraged by her story.

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It's hard to stay motivated on the inside when life's challenges seem overwhelming. But there are ways to have intrinsic motivation when the extrinsic motivators aren't working anymore.
In this episode, we'll look at one particular motivational theory called the Four-Drive Theory that is typically used in business, but can be applied to a writer's life.


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In this episode, I talk with award-winning, best-selling author, Beth K. Vogt about her writing journey, the importance of a mentor, and the benefits of writing conferences. We go deep into some personal issues in this episode. I know I came away changed and encouraged.

I hope you will, too!

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Everyone has a purpose. So should our stories. To entertain, to inform, or to persuade, we all have a purpose to our story. In this episode, I discuss how famous writers had a deeper purpose for writing their stories. Maybe you'll be able to discover the purpose for your story. 

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What is meant by "theme" in writing? What is a theme anyway? In this episode, I discuss what a theme is and why it's important for your story to have themes running through it like threads in a tapestry. Making connections to your readers is what writing is about and selecting the right themes will help you accomplish those important connections. 

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