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2013 Everyday Mormon Writer Events

Posted on January 10, 2013 by James Goldberg

It’s a new year, and that means a new set of contests (and a class) through Everyday Mormon Writer. We’ll be holding a second Mormon Lit Blitz, a master class devoted to issues in Mormon writing, and a contest for … Continue reading →

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Solving the Mystery of Writing Step #4 and Farewell

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

In a previous post, found here http://blog.mormonletters.org/?p=4064 we discussed Solving the Mystery of Writing and Step #1 Finding Your Voice in my 6 Steps for Writing Success and Step #2 Write Every Day http://blog.mormonletters.org/?p=4700. Today I’m continuing with #4 Join … Continue reading →

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Tips for Bringing your Setting to Life

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

 David Farland often teaches writing workshops, and has trained a number of people who went on to become international bestselling authors—people like Brandon Sanderson in fantasy, Brandon Mull in middle-grade fiction, and Stephenie Meyer in young adult fiction.  He’s also … Continue reading →

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Writing Compelling Characters

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

This post is a blast from the past on my blog. I originally delved into this topic two years ago, here. Since I’m still doing revisions on my next novel, I’ve been looking at each character, examining them to make … Continue reading →

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Making More Time to Write!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

I invited best-selling author and motivational speaker, Connie Sokol, to guest post today. She graciously agreed to share her secrets for making more time to write! I love her ideas and insight and hope you will too. For most female … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Ibsen: A Tribute to Eric Samuelsen

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mahonri Stewart

When I discovered that Eric Samuelsen was retiring from BYU as the playwriting professor, I have to admit a little bit of my heart broke. In many ways it may the best decision. From what I understand, Eric’s battle with … Continue reading →

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Solving the Mystery of Writing

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

Did you know that when asked, an estimated 75% of people will say that they want to write a book? But 75% of people aren’t writing books, are they? There are probably a good number of people who are closet … Continue reading →

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Why I Spent Years Trying not to Be a Mormon Writer (and How I Got Over That)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Josh Allen

In 1992, back when I started my freshman year of college, I knew that I wanted to be a writer. I also knew (or at least thought I knew) that I didn’t want to be a “Mormon writer.” The only … Continue reading →

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Class Update and AML Conference Thoughts

Posted on October 5, 2011 by James Goldberg

Class Update My creative writing class continues to be very fun. Two weeks ago student  s were to write sonnets that played with the conventions of the form in some way: one student chose to write one “backwards-sonnet” with the … Continue reading →

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My Creative Writing Class: First Thoughts

Posted on September 7, 2011 by James Goldberg

Many of you read my hypothetical plan for a first lesson in a creative writing class, as well as the follow-up announcement that I would actually get a chance to use it. A brief update now that I have four … Continue reading →

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