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Not Your Usual Writing Challenge - New Format Again Next Quarter
Awaken Your Creativity - Fiction and Non-Fiction Entries Encouraged
This quarter, we’re focusing on Words of Wisdom, where each week we will focus on a verse from Proverbs that we provide for you. As always, each entry can be in any genre and should follow all of the standard Challenge rules. Each entry needs to clearly show the lesson from each Proverb, but you do not have to actually include the verse in the entry. If you do include the verse in your entry, please be sure to note which translation you used. This is a great experiment for your creativity.
To give you a clearer picture, here is just an example, it will not be used in the quarterly challenge. Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. (Proverbs 23:4) If this were the actual topic for the week, you would be given just the reference of Proverbs 23:4. You would look it up in your own Bible and use your writing talent to show the Biblical lesson in your entry.
If you have not already, go HERE and sign up for the weekly topic notice on the right-hand side of the page. We will then send you a new topic email each Thursday and you can choose to enter or not.
Here are the first four weeks topics with the verse displayed to give you a better idea. What do you think your 750-word entry have been about based on these verses?
Topic 1 – Begins April 6 / Ends April 13
Proverbs 3:5 - (Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; NIV)
Winners Announced April 20
Topic 2 – Begins April 13/ Ends April 20
Proverbs 31:10 - (A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. NIV)
Winners Announced April 27
Topic 3 – Begins April 20/ Ends April 27
Proverbs 30:5 - (Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. NIV)
Winners Announced May 4
This one is still open:
Topic 4 – Begins April 27/ Ends May 4
Proverbs 27:17 (As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. NIV)
Winners Announced May 11
There is one active topic right now with a few more days to enter and then five after that in this quarter. This should be really challenging and hopefully a lot of fun! We truly hope our long-time members who love the Challenge and new members will all join us.
And don't forget, this is the final quarter for an entry to be considered for the 2022 Best of the Best Awards and cash prizes.
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2nd place: $50
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Freelancing/Publishing Tips - Writing and Publishing Resumes Jenny Ann Fulton
Writing Resumes and Publishing Resumes are helpful tools to have on hand if you are hoping to pick up freelance work and/or pursue traditional publishing.
A Writing Resume is geared toward freelancing. This is what you might send a potential client to showcase your work and experience. Clients don’t always ask for one, but I usually offer it as a “for your consideration” attachment. Like other employment resumes, it includes an objective, education, and prior relevant work experience. Since I’m focusing on the work I’ve done for others, I don’t include the books I’ve published.
A Publishing Resume is crafted for literary agents and publishers. While they might not ask for this, they usually want to know some of the information included in it. Having everything already in place makes it easier and faster to respond. Since you’re not applying to be hired (at least not in the standard sense), it doesn’t need an objective, but you should include any books you’ve published. It’s also good to include platform information.
Benefits
- May give you a slight edge over others who haven’t created one
- Can make you look more professional
- Proves you have experience and connections in the industry
- Allows potential clients to get a sense of your writing voice and style
- Shows literary agents and publishers that you’re committed to this craft, are working hard to develop your platform, and are worth investing in
What to Include
I’ve included screenshots of a writing resume template and samples of my writing resume and publishing resume (On the Facebook group page). If you look closely, you’ll see that I didn’t completely follow the template or incorporate all its suggestions. Feel free to do likewise.
Ideas for what to include on Writing and Publishing Resumes:
- Name and Contact Information (address, phone number, email address
- Objective (on Writing Resume)
- Education, including any writing courses you’ve taken
- Writing Experience (such as: website, book publications and platform numbers on the Publishing Resume, sample article publications, freelance work, writing memberships, any writing awards/honors)
- Other Work Experience
What About You?
- Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions?
- Anything you’d add to this post?
- Let me know if you’d like me to send you a copy of the Writing Resume Template (Word file). I can also create a template based on my personal resumes if anyone is interested.
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(Level 4 – Masters - 3-23 Quarterly Winner)
Topic: SOUL / SOLE (03/02/23)
TITLE: The Only One | Previous Challenge Entry
By Jack Taylor
The breeze slithered through the palm branches with the shifting shape change of a snake. You could hear the hissing sigh and the scaley passing of the invisible intruder. Innocent kept his candles lit to sense the breathy traveler. Oh, he knew that restless spirit well.
“Go away, soul snatcher,” he whispered.
His great-grandfather had told him about the silent observer when he could hardly toddle on the soles of his feet. The long line of shoemakers had worked with leather, shaping it just right for the wearer. Of course, the smell around the home wasn’t always great as hides were treated and tanned. Sometimes, the village kids would mock him, holding their noses and telling him to take his stink away.
And so, he became the only one, the sole soul, on many a summer’s day, wandering the woods and listening for the sound of the quiet snatcher, for that is what his great-grandfather had warned him about. The snatcher stole the souls of those who were idle, caring only for their own hearts, focusing on their own dreams and desires. A great emptiness would consume them and they would wander aimlessly, accomplishing nothing.
“This soul is full,” he said loudly. “No room for anything more.”
His grandfather had introduced the family to the vegetable extracts that made their quality shoes waterproof. He knew nothing about how bacterial decay in damp environments by the riverside could make their products deteriorate but he knew that with his grandfather’s invention, the whole village began to stop by. When the headman stood proudly in a pair of his grandfather’s sandals their family fortune was set. Even the bullies stopped their extra hits and kicks as he passed.
When his father took over the business everything changed. An army captain stopped by for shoes and shared a drink of some kind. His father seemed to lap up the new liquid like a thirsty dog. The products produced came back from customers with complaints. The family fortune became less. His father’s voice grew harsh and his arm swung harder than any bully.
“Stay away from me, you empty snake,” he yelled.
And so, in his teens, Innocent had wandered the forest again. The sole soul. Nothing made sense. Hard work had been done but the sinister serpent had slithered into the soul of his father and stolen all the goodness they needed to survive. His mother cried more often than he could count. His sister disappeared without a word. His mother cried more.
In the woods, Innocent began to tan his own hides and fashion the Latin soleae which he knew his friends loved to wear. Slaves were not allowed to wear shoes of any form but he saw the sores on their feet and longed to help.
It was a young girl he helped first when he saw the welts and scabs on her foot. She was whimpering and holding her foot. A thorn had pierced her sole. He knelt, gently extracted it, and then wrapped her foot in the leather he’d worked to suppleness and coated with wool.
The little one stared in wonder at the covering and he could feel her wiggle her toes inside. A giggle replaced the whimper and he felt like a king. Another girl, seeing the joy on her friend’s face sat beside her and held out her feet, both of them.
“You aren’t hurting,” he said.
“I am on the inside,” she answered.
“But I can’t make a shoe for your heart,” he said.
“If you make some for my feet then my heart will feel it,” she said.
Who could argue with that logic? And that was when the line began at his hovel in the forest. Never before had the children of slaves worn shoes but the sole soul healer changed all that.
What the children got the adults wanted but some were too afraid to ask. The townsfolk plagued Innocent’s father with complaints about the work of the son and the father responded by spending more time in the bar. The townsfolk objected for a while until they saw their workers produce more and sing more.
One day the mayor stopped by the hovel in the forest. “You the sole man?” he asked.
“No one else by that name, here, Sir,” he answered.
“I hear good soles heal heavy hearts.”
“One pair coming up,” Innocent said. “Now tell me why your heart is so heavy.”
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Sweetness for the Soul - Jennifer Woodley
“My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.” Proverbs 24:13 (NRSV)
On the surface, this passage appears to be about the pleasure of eating honey, and it is, but the meaning extends far deeper. Wisdom is sweetness to our soul as honey is to our taste buds. If we find wisdom, we find delight, but even more, we find a pleasurable future path in which to walk. Wisdom must satiate every area of our life. Proverbs exhorts us to invite wisdom into our home life, and work life; it must be our guide when dealing with our enemies and our friends; those we meet in passing; those who are wealthy and those who are poor. All our every day walking around decisions are to be led by wisdom. But how do we begin pursuing wisdom? Wisdom begins with fearing God, trusting Him and obeying His Word. Wisdom then unfolds in our life as we adopt wholesome Christ-centred believing, thinking and living. Wisdom is a call to walk continuously in righteousness. A thorough reading of Proverbs will leave us with little doubt that wisdom is worth pursuing diligently. Wisdom calls us to trust in God (Proverbs 3:5-6), give attention to parental wisdom (Proverbs 10:1), practice fidelity in marriage (Proverbs 6:32), be honest (Proverbs 10:10), live simply (Proverbs 28:6) and be temperate (Proverbs 15:1) to name but a few. Wisdom equips us to say and do the right thing at the right time and in the right way. Let's seek to apply our heart to the ways of wisdom and in each situation ask, 'What does wisdom do here?' Jennifer lives in Australia and enjoys encouraging others on their journey with Christ. Contact
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1) Have you ever wanted to do more for God, but did not know how to get started or what to do? What if you could share the gospel from home (on the phone or by text) with people who contact you directly and are actively seeking Jesus. (Calls and texts are funneled through a secure platform to your phone. Callers do not get your phone number.) Would you be interested in offering these seekers eternal life and building treasure in heaven for yourself? If you would, watch the video HERE to see what one woman in this program has done from home to lead the lost to Christ. Then go HERE and scroll down to learn more and volunteer.
You can volunteer for as little as one hour per week or more if you like. Free training is provided These calls are from people who are actively seeking Jesus and eternal life. I encourage you to volunteer for this program. I have taken these calls before and just signed up to take them again. You will be blessed.
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But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt 6:20 - 21 NIV
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| | | Increase Sales With an Audio Book or Make a Nice Income From HomeRecently, I had an email exchange with Dave Walker, a longtime FaithWriters member who grew tremendously in the Writing Challenge. Dave's book, God in the ICU, has done extremely well with almost 2,700 Amazon reviews the last time I looked. He was happily surprised to see a significant increase in sales due to the addition of an audio version. You can view Dave's book and listen to a small audio portion HERE. Dave's book was perfect for an audiobook. Dave did his own narration, and for some, that works great. But there is an easier way, and it is not that expensive. You can learn about it HERE. ACX is an Amazon company, on their site you can place your book up for narrator auditions. You then get offers from narrators who read a sample for you, posting it on ACX. You choose the one you like and make a deal. This is all done online. I recently had an audiobook done of Gravity on ACX, by a great narrator and believer named R.F. McCoy. You can hear a sample HERE. If you like R.F. McCoy's voice, make sure to request an audition from him. He was professional, diligent and on schedule. You can find his profile on ACX. It costs nothing to request auditions and you will probably get several. I paid Bob $500.00 and get to keep any profits for myself after Amazon's cut. You can also offer to split profits and pay nothing if a narrator agrees. When your narration is complete and you have paid the bill, your book is automatically loaded for sale on Audible and other outlets. Everything is professional and that's what you want for your audiobook.
Another thought for some readers is to apply to be a narrator. ACX will show you how to do this on their site. If you have a good voice, you could make a nice income from home.
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A few unedited emails from people who have accepted Jesus on the site.
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Type of prayer : first time prayer
Country : Algeria - Please leave a comment. : "I JESUS PRAY TODAY MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER I USED TO BE THIEF CRIMINAL IDENTITY SCAM BUT NOW LIFE IS BETTER UNDER JESUS CHRIST MY LORD SAVIOR."
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| | Writing Challenge “Changing of the Guard”
Hello, Challeengers! The FaithWriters Writing Challenge is undergoing a change starting next quarter. Joanne Sher, who has been the Writing Challenge Coordinator for the past 3 ½ years and a FaithWriters member for sixteen, is stepping aside to focus on other things. Starting July 1, the new FaithWriters Writing Challenge Coordinator will be long-time member (since 2005) and message board moderator Shari Armstrong. Shari has entered the Challenge almost 100 times and was a Challenge judge for many years.
So, be sure to welcome Shari - and help her build up the number of entries by submitting regularly next quarter. Her first challenge topic will be announced on Thursday, July 7. She hopes to see you on the list!
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| | Be Anxious for Nothing
by Michael Edwards
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 NAS
In the world today, it is easy to fall into anxiety. We do not even need a pressing issue in our own lives for this to happen. But add in personal difficulties and a wrong focus on our part, and we are guaranteed to struggle.
As followers of Christ, we have God's word, the truth to rely upon. We do not need to be anxious, no matter what is going on in our lives. This may sound easier said than done, but all things are possible with God. His peace that surpasses all understanding is guaranteed, provided we follow through as He instructs.
Instead of worrying ourselves into anxiety, we take our concerns to our loving Father in prayer, petition and thanksgiving. Then we leave them there. If they come back, we go again and again until our heart is no longer troubled or afraid.
Next, we change our focus to higher and loftier things. We have a lot to be thankful for and much better things to focus on than our temporary worries and fears. In Christ, we have overcome the world by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. We are greatly loved children of God, ambassadors of the King of kings and citizens of heaven, promised a future beyond our imagination.
If we do things God's way and keep our focus on higher and loftier things, we will experience His peace that overcomes all circumstances. If we do things the way we always have, allowing our hearts to be troubled and afraid, we won't. The choice is ours.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27 NAS
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” Luke 22:20
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Christian Excellence and Morality_Free Review
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Tim Farron could not continue his political career due to moral conflicts posed on his Christian beliefs by an increasingly secularised society. The message of this book is that if you are a politician like Farron, you can be an excellent workman or woman, and still hold dear to your moral beliefs.
Gravity True For You But Not For Me - Evidence For Gods Existence and Identity
Michael Edwards
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Evidence for Gods existence and identity.
One Last Wave
Jack Taylor
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One Last Wave explores life rediscovered when regret and disappointment shuts off our past. Remembering is a powerful tool in freeing us to move forward. Katie Delancey is an MK resurfacing to discover love and faith and hope one more time. Great scenes of Africa mix with complex life in America.
Your Healing Is Within You: A Book for Those Who Are Truly Seeking
Agatha Mangwende
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There is healing in reading and applying the Word of God. The scriptures are full of promises to heal any kind of affliction.
The Book I wish I had as a new Christian
Robert Kiser
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Christian Beliefs Explained and Defended in Plain Language
Includes section on cults Mormonism & Jehovah Witnesses
Smiling Again: Coming Back to Life and Faith After Brain Surgery
Sally Stap
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“When I woke up. . .I quickly became aware that gliding through brain surgery recovery was not the big plan. Pain, paralysis, and single-sided deafness loomed ahead.” This is my story of brain surgery and recovery
Every Day is Christmas
Sandra Fischer
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The greatest Christmas story of all time is the true one about the birth of Jesus Christ. Ever since that fateful night in Bethlehem, thousands of authors have written stories—some true, some imagined—about that world-changing event. You will find both types of Christmas tales in this heartwarming book of stories, devotionals, and poetry. Beautifully illustrated in full color, this family-friendly collection of short reads is perfect for sharing around the fire, gifting to a loved one, or reading with children to invite them to experience the most special holiday of all.
Look Up: Redemption in this Generation
Jim Zeigler
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As we approach the consummation of the age, there seems to be a great interest in the timing of the end of the world. Nostradamus’ prophecies included a prediction that the world will end in 2016. Nostradamus (1503 to 1566) also predicts that strange planetary positions and other astronomical change
A Season of Grief
Stephanie White
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Grief can bring even the strongest to their knees.
As we endure a season of grief we will experience a myriad of emotions that we cannot ignore. As you read through this devotional you will find encouragement to deal with these feelings and move forward in spite of them as you abide in
the Word.
Trials and Triumphs
Michael Edwards
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Authored by Forty FaithWriters Members.
All of us experience painful moments in life. Sometimes those moments turn into days, months, and even years. There are losses of all kinds—by death, divorce, betrayal ...
Forgetting the things behind
Nikola Dimitrov
Your Price: $4.50
Forgetting the things behind and stretching for the ones ahead is a healing book, based on Philippians 3:13. It is a practical revelation that has helped many people to always go forward, no matter what!
Sustainable Spirituality: Maintaining Faith in the Face of Adversity
Your Price: $3.99
In this book you will:
•Learn the 3 critical areas of preparation.
•Discover the 3 pillars of spiritual sustainability.
•Realize the difference between religion and spirituality.
•Learn the 5 keys to developing personal sustainability practices.
•Examine 8 spiritual sustainability goals.
And much more.
Paraclete's Promise: The Fantastic Fantasies Of Timothy
Ennis Smith
Your Price: $7.99
Tim wants to sit in front of the television and immerse himself in the world of video games. When Mom and Dad discourage the idea, he tromps down the basement steps to find his imagination secretly awaiting his arrival, in the form of a box. A few toys and supplies are gathered, and stocked inside the box in pre
Grace Trumps Guilt
Donna Cole
Your Price: $6.99
Tormented by your past?
Insecure about future?
Unable to forgive yourself for repeated sins?
Think God will never forgive you? Grace Trumps Guilt is the fascinating memoir of author Donna Cole's journey from debilitating feelings of guilt to triumphant gratitude in the wake of knowing personally th
Please God, heal my emotional wounds
Marius Kotze
Your Price: $5.00
My 9 years of experience as a trauma counselor have inspired me to write this book.
Guiding people towards greatness is not only what I do but what I am. It is my passion, purpose, and privilege.
You are uniquely and wonderfully made by God. In this, I help people to understand why they think, feel
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