Monthly Archives: July 2011

So the Cover of the book looks good? Take a look inside!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

Every once in a while I get a book that I don’t like. Recently I was invited to read and host a book review for a cyber book tour. After reading this book just over half way, I knew it had … Continue reading →

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CWG NEWS

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

It Doesn’t End Here Gaining Great Reviews CWG member Dawn Marie Roeder’s book It Doesn’t End Here: An Amazing Journey of Faith and Forgiveness (Lanciano Media LLC) premiered on Amazon in an early release on June 2, 2011. Since that … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging and Coaching and Interviewing, OH MY!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

My brain is spinning. In less than one week, I hit the road, baby (and possibly niece) in tow to attend the Catholic Writers Conference Live. I’ve never been to a writers conference like this (though I have participated in … Continue reading →

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Guest Conference Blogger

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Among other CWG members attending next week’s conference in Valley Forge, I will be providing updates on this blog, describing my experiences, the sessions I attend, the people I meet, etc. My name is Stephanie A. Mann–my first book’s cover … Continue reading →

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5 Skills Writers Need (Besides Writing) to Keep Growing in the Craft

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Because you’re reading this blog post, it’s a given that you delight in writing … but how can you hone the skills needed to be an excellent writer?What separates the good-enough writers from outstanding writers is that the successful ones … Continue reading →

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CWG Prayer Chain Post: July 25, 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment.   1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12  At Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream during the night. God said, “Ask … Continue reading →

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Story architecture

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Last month, I wrote here about chiastic structures and framing techniques used by Mark to construct his Gospel. While maintaining a more-or-less chronological narrative made of succeeding scenes of action, as in any story, Mark also adds meaning to the … Continue reading →

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CWG NEWS

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Congratulations to We Have a Pope!  CWG member Karen Congeni’s We Have a Pope! (New Springtime Press) won the Children’s Book Award for the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada’s 2011 Catholic Book Awards. “The history and splendor … Continue reading →

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Tips for Making the Most of a Writers’ Convention

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

1. Make a list of goals or needs. Why are you attending this conference? Have some specific things you want to get out of it. Some ideas: * meet publishers* find a critique partner or group* get more marketing ideas* … Continue reading →

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Is Your Blog Mobile?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

I was scanning through my blogging feeds in Google Reader the other day when I found this article, “5 Ways to Make Your Blog Available on the iPhone.” I’m not a smartphone user, so maybe that’s how this never occurred … Continue reading →

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