Category: Lists

  • Top 10 romantic comedies

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    Sara Beth Williams

    So, August is Romance Appreciation month! Wait…why not February? I mean…come on, it’s only common sense. With Valentine’s Day and…Who’s weird idea was it to slate August as Romance Appreciation Month?? Even June would have been a better choice, you know because there are so many weddings in June. I’m…

  • 5 tips to combat Writer’s Block

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    Sara Beth Williams

      Every writer encounters writer’s block. That dreaded moment while working on your work in progress when you hit those “doldrums” There are countless ways you can beat writer’s block and many authors/bloggers have written their own lists of advice prior. Here are just a few tips I’ve pulled from…

  • What makes a great story? The little things

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    Sara Beth Williams

      What makes a great story? Plot. What drives plot forward, besides a strong, identifiable goal? Character conflict,  Misunderstandings,  High Stakes) You could have nailed all of these things, but your story could still bore people to death. What else makes a story shine and rise above others? The little things. What…

  • 5 aspects I look for in a church

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    Sara Beth Williams

    There’s a whole host of people who will tell you that you must attend church because the bible tells you to do so. That church is part of being a Christian. I would agree, to an extent, but there are multiple reasons people who call themselves Christians don’t attend church.…

  • My top 5 new-ish authors: Love of Reading Month Part 2

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    Sara Beth Williams

    Who loves reading? “raises hand” Even if you don’t love reading, guess what, you’re reading right now! Ha ha. Okay so there’s tons of different types of reading. Still. Last week I shared with you my all-time favorite classic writer. Today I wanted to celebrate the Love of Reading Month by…

  • 5 reasons why I love #WIPjoy

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    Sara Beth Williams

    #WIPjoy is back again. What is #WIPjoy, you ask? Come one, come all! Use the hashtag #WIPjoy & RT/❤️/comment to share the writerly fun. (Keep watch for another surprise event mid-January!) pic.twitter.com/B1CeAzfnBt — Bethany A. Jennings✨ (@simmeringmind) December 27, 2016 Every time this beauty of a hashtag party comes around…

  • 10 words to eliminate from your manuscript

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    Sara Beth Williams

      There are multiple words I search for and delete from my writing as much as possible, during my editing process. Here are my Top 10 There are certainly way more than 10, but it depends on your writing style, how long you’ve been writing, and to some degree, your…

  • My top 5 favorite Christmas songs. What are yours?

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    Sara Beth Williams

    I have quite a few favorite holiday songs, more than 5, but the ones I most love to just hum to and sing constantly would be. Versions that are slow and almost haunting are the best! Literally ANY version is amazing. I love this song so much! Some of my…

  • 5 New Releases you’ll want to check out

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    Sara Beth Williams

    Here are 5 New Releases in Christian Fiction that you’ll want to check out! The following books were released in September and October of 2016 #1 A Time to Rise: #3 in the Out of Time series by Nadine Brandes Release Date: October 14th, 2016 Synopsis: What more can you…

  • 5 reasons why I love my ebooks: Writerly Debate #3

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    Sara Beth Williams

    Writerly(/reader?) Debate #3: Ebooks or paperbacks For a long time, I just could not get into the idea of having an e-reader. I thought it was dumb, and a waste of money. Then I was gifted a Kindle and I have never looked back. Well, maybe a little. Sometimes. Reasons why…

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