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  • What’s Unique About Your Story?

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    Each of us has a unique story; a story we may not think is special, but to some it may be the encouragement they need to make sense of their lives. Maybe you have been feeling the tug of God on your heart to write your testimonial down on paper, yet you keep asking yourself, “Who would want to read my story?” The answer is everyone, but it’s important to locate what is distinctive about your story that might create a positive influence among readers. As May is the month devoted to celebrating testimonials, let’s try to generate ideas to discover…

  • Photos Worth Words

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    Writing can come with its obstacles and challenges, such as writer’s block, but when writing nonfiction books, especially those of personal testimony, it can be even more difficult to write. We want our nonfiction stories to be inspirations to people and encourage them to see the light at the end of the tunnel as they go through life. Sometimes looking at photographs or pictures can trigger the right words to flow from your mind to the page, allowing a story to make its presence known to others. For this writing prompt, consider looking through old photographs of yourself, your family/friends…

  • Why We Write: Writing As Your Catharsis

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    Writing has always been a highly functional tool of self-expression for people, and writing as a way to express what’s on your heart and spirit has been found to have healing benefits. When you write about an isolated traumatic incident, which has changed you for better or for worse, it allows you to do something tangible. Turning writing into a form of therapy that is a powerful tool for healing, as you recall memories and pains you may have suppressed over time.You are the master of your own story, as you create something magical with that experience. In writing what burdens your…

  • Share Your Story

    Afraid to write your story? You are not alone.

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    It’s a new year and time to make it a point this year to write your story: yet that pesky monster of rejection is always looming over your shoulder, convincing you (and other authors) that your stories aren’t worth sharing with others. Regularly, I come across manuscripts where authors say they have struggled with whether to publish their books or not, mainly due to the fear of no one reading their stories. Our question though for these authors (and all authors for that matter) is; how do you know that your biography, your children’s book, your book on being a…