Monthly Archives: September 2011

September 28, 2011 Writing Prompt

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Carrie

This Week’s Prompts Pets are important to us on a variety of levels. Companionship. Comfort. A reason to get up in the morning. Something to take care of. Two cats live with us in our house. Perhaps, I should say … Continue reading →

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COTT Staff Clash Winner!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Carrie

Congratulations to Delia Latham for taking the crown in last week’s Staff Clash. Two anonymous COTT staffers went into the ring and readers had another hard choice to make. Some said: “This was a cruel choice!! LOL! They were both … Continue reading →

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Elephants and Scripture

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Carrie

Guest Blogger: W. Neal Lewis In the culture of the days of the Resurrection, women had no legal standing. It would at first glance seem to be a better thing to attribute the first sighting of the empty tomb and … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2011 Writing Prompt

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Carrie

This Week’s Prompts Summer is still officially in effect, but actual summer ended here in Newton at about three o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, September 3. The wind shifted to north. Light took on it’s autumn look. Temperatures began … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Clash of the Titles!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Carrie

Happy Anniversary, Clash of the Titles! It’s been almost a year since COTT opened its voting-booth doors and invited everyone in. Over the past twelve months, readers have chosen 25 Clash winners and received 48 free books. And along the … Continue reading →

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Knee Jerk Truth

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Carrie

There is there the perception that Christians sometimes act without thinking. It’s my observation that we’ve earned that reputation fair and square. Whatever the issue, we sometimes hear something or read something and the first thing we do is get … Continue reading →

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COTT Feature!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Carrie

The Clash of the Titles blog is spotlighting its blog alliance partners beginning today. I’m delighted to have Writing Well and Carrie L. Lewis Horse Painter Blog featured. An interview with yours truly is part of that feature. I hope … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2011 Writing Prompt

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Carrie

This Week’s Prompt Ever wonder about the color of your writing? Does your usual writing style reflect bright and sunny colors? Or is it rich and luscious? Maybe you tend more toward earth tones and cloudy skies. Let’s stretch our … Continue reading →

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COTT Snappiest Dialogue Winner

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Carrie

The other day my daughter orally lamented a previous conversation. “I always think of my best come-backs too late.” I know how she feels, although I’m probably on the other end of the spectrum—I often wish I hadn’t said X … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Hurdle

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Carrie

Many factors play into the writing life. Imagination. Creativity. The ability to say what you mean in interesting and understandable ways. But there is one thing that surpasses all of the skill and talent in the world. A friend of … Continue reading →

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