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Writing–The Mystery of Characters Part I

Posted on April 15, 2015 Leave a Comment

What is a character? An imaginary person we writers think up. How did I create Meghan Gallagher? She started out as a nineteen-year-old very unlikeable spoiled brat, which is what I wanted her to be, but soon learned no one wants to read about a spoiled brat, even though she was going to change drastically. […]

Writing to Breakout I – Characters

Posted on January 14, 2015 2 Comments

This week, we’ll be examining Donald Maas’ Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook. My goal is to inspire and educate you to the basics of writing, and hopefully help you find resources to enhance your writing. Today, we’ll look at Lessons 1-12, Part I, Character Development from Donald Maas. The lessons cover everything from adding heroic […]

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Refreshing Streams Next Events

ONLINE AND IN-PERSON TWO WEEKS AWAY! Only two weeks away! We are again hosting Becky Chubb, a Year Three ACT, for an in-person meeting on Sunday, March 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith House, 30 3rd Street, Akron, PA. Come and be blessed by what God may have to say to you. A freewill offering […]

REFRESHING STREAMS EVENTS

In today’s world, with numerous competing voices, it is imperative that we learn to hear God’s voice not only for us but to speak words of truth and encouragement for others. We are all wired to hear from God and learn the many ways He speaks to us. With this in mind, Refreshing Streams is […]

The Days of Noah – Part 2 – Enoch

One of my favorite Bible characters is Enoch, the sixth from Adam, who lived only 365 years on earth. Did you know that he is quoted in the Bible? He is the only extrabiblical source mentioned in the Word of God. Jude quotes Enoch, and Peter refers to him. What is it about Enoch that […]