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Member Accomplishments, June 2013

Posted on June 6, 2013 by wftjourney

Member Terri Michel has just released her book Tales in a Bottle. Congratulations Terri. You can go to Amazon and buy her book there. Also, Terri is hosting a book signing of her new book this Sunday, June 9th, 2013, … Continue reading →

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Member Accomplishments, January 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by wftjourney

Congrats to Diane Shaw for her story published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Among Us. This anthology is available on Amazon right now! And many kudos to Bonnie Doran for her book trailer for her new book Dark Biology, now … Continue reading →

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Writing Opportunity: James Stuart Bell’s New Anthology

Posted on February 10, 2013 by wftjourney

James Stuart Bell is asking for submissions for his next anthology, Angels, Miracles, and Heavenly Encounters 2 The following is a letter from him describing the opportunity along with where to send for detailed guidelines. Dear Contributor, You may recall … Continue reading →

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Member Accomplishments, December 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by wftjourney

This month, Words for the Journey has two, count them two members who have projects up and available for sale! Donna Lee Loomis wrote a piece for the anthology Grandmother, Mother and Me: Memories, Poetry, and Good Food, edited by … Continue reading →

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National Novel Writing Month, Part 2: …Or Not to NaNo

Posted on October 31, 2012 by wftjourney

By Chris Richards, Assistant Director In part one, we explored reasons to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This blog is about reasons why not NaNo. I’m in the process of moving to another state. This actually didn’t happen … Continue reading →

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National Novel Writing Month, Part 1: To NaNo, . . .

Posted on October 28, 2012 by wftjourney

By Chris Richards, Assistant Director It’s almost November and my writing friends and I are talking about NaNoWriMo. For those who don’t know, that stands for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a challenge to write a 50,000 word novel … Continue reading →

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Faith is Spelled R-I-S-K

Posted on October 22, 2012 by wftjourney

Based on a devotional presented by Denise Miller Holmes at Words for the Journey, 2012. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh will be restored to you and you … Continue reading →

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Summer Devo Contest 2012 Winners!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by wftjourney

The winners of the Words for the Journey Summer Devo Contest, 2012 are. . . 1st Prize, Nook Color e-reader, Niki Nowell for A Father’s Voice 2nd Prize, $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, Donna Lee Loomis for Only One … Continue reading →

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The Verbal Business Card: What It Is and How to Write One

Posted on August 15, 2012 by wftjourney

By Denise Miller Holmes, Director, Words for the Journey Wherever you go, as a writer you need to promote yourself. You will especially need to promote when you are  engaging editors and agents at conferences. ALWAYS be ready to tell … Continue reading →

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Flint-Faced

Posted on June 25, 2012 by wftjourney

By Michele Cushatt, former WFTJ director “I gave my back to those who strike me, And my cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover my face from humiliation and spitting. For the Lord GOD helps … Continue reading →

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