Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Journey, April 2011 – Thinning Seedlings

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Carrie

April with this project was a lot like making a fancy dish. Add a dash of this and a pinch of that. Salt to taste. Stir until ingredients are well-mixed. Heat over low heart for thirty days. You get the … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Development, The Writing Process | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

And the winner is….

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Carrie

… Naomi Musch and the opening paragraphs from her historical novel, The Green Veil. CONGRATULATIONS, NAOMI! Naomi takes the title in her clash against the very worthy runner-up, Karen Baney, author of A Dream Unfolding. A snippet from Naomi’s winning passage: … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of the Titles, Guest Blogger | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Finding the Right Balance

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Carrie

Since October 2009, when I prayed about National Novel Writing Month and received an answer with Saving Grace, I’ve treated writing as a calling. Something God gave me the talent, interest, and time to do. Just like painting. I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Random Writings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Hook, Line, or Stinker?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Carrie

Authors and readers agree, those first words of a book are of vital importance. Some allow several chapters to convince them, others—no more than a few paragraphs. Authors feel the weight of this responsibility as they sit down to pen … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of the Titles, Guest Blogger | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Weeping Chamber

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Carrie

Looking for a good read by a great author? Or maybe you’re looking for a new and interesting way to celebrate Passion Week. Sigmund Brouwer’s The Weeping Chamber may be just the book you’re looking for. Brouwer tells the story … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Recommendations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

COTT: Clash Conqueror

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Carrie

Attention! Ann Gaylia O’Barr has been crowned CHAMPION at Clash of the Titles! For her excerpt from Singing in Babylon, Ann Gaylia O’Barr garnered favor in a Clash against fellow contender Dee Smith for Best Antagonist. Both excerpts showcased sinister … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of the Titles, Guest Blogger | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Just For Fun: Cover Designs

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Carrie

Take a look at possible story logo designs. Leave a comment to to share which designs excite you and which ones rate somewhere below a root canal. Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing, Miscellaneous | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Why Do We Love Bad Guys?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Carrie

I am very pleased to begin hosting weekly guest posts from Clash of the Titles and their writers each Monday. If you aren’t familiar with Clash of the Titles, I hope you’ll enjoy meeting them here on Writing Well. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of the Titles, Guest Blogger | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

For Your Enjoyment…

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Carrie

The works of others that will bring you joy, uplift you, and encourage you on your personal journey. Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Recommendations | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Journey, March 2011 – Planting Seeds

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Carrie

March is past. Hard to believe not only another month is gone, but the first quarter of the year is gone, as well. Most of March was spent designing the story identified in February and, sometimes, agonizing over it. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Development, The Writing Process | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment