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Writers Chat Recap for June, Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Devotions: Nuggets of Gold with Tracy Crump

In this episode of Writers Chat, Tracy shares several nuggets on writing devotions like write tight, have only one point, and do the research. She also discussed the “Hook, Book, Took, Look” method used to write devotions. Hook the reader, use scripture (Book), how devotion applies to read (Look), and a take away. If you write devotions or have thought about it but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is a gold mine.

Watch the June 16th replay.

Tracy Crump is the co-director of WriteLife Workshops, a devotional writer, speaker, and editor with over twenty stories published in several anthologies, like Chicken Soup for the Soul®. She also has approximately eighty devotions in magazines such as Guideposts, Upper Room, Quiet Hour, just to name a few. Tracy’s book, Healing and Wholeness Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness, releases in the fall of 2020. You can find Tracy on Facebook and Twitter or visit her website www.tracycrump.com

Social Media Best Practices for 2020 with Victoria Duerstock

Once again, Victoria joins Writers Chat to share updates on best practices for social media in 2020. She shares tips on growth and engagement on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, and more that helped her grow her platform to over 40,000. Writers know how important platform (or tribe) is in today’s publishing market, so check out today’s episode and see how to best navigate social media growth in 2020.

Watch the June 23rd replay.

Victoria Duerstock is a speaker, author (her latest books are Biblical Hospitality and Advent Devotions & Christmas Crafts for Families), and is part of the Serious Writer team as their social media expert. She has a heart for women and enjoys speaking for women’s groups and conferences.You can connect with Victoria on social media or visit her website at www.victoriaduerstock.com

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Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET on Zoom. Here’s the permanent Zoom room link. 

Participants mute their audio and video during the filming then we open up the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Writers Chat Facebook Group.

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The Afterword

Stories from the Kitchen

A discussion of the future of words

Cooking is ancient and every culture has its own twist on how food is prepared. Gathering together and “breaking bread” has its roots in civilizations dating back to biblical times. Sitting around the table and sharing stories while eating is a key element in oral history development and building community. What can stories and words do to excite and re-energize cooking? How do words create a culinary appetite? To talk about the power of words and cooking, Amy and Holland invited Chef John Malik and Victoria Duerstock to the table. Join the conversation below.

Chef John Malik  is a food & beverage consultant, writer, digital marketer, and cyclist. While chef/owner of 33 Liberty Restaurant in Greenville, SC, he was featured on Food Network, Bon Appetit Magazine, Southern Living, Chile Pepper Magazine, and received a nomination from the James Beard Society for Best Chef in the Southeast. John’s online essays about his many food-based experiences, including competitive barbecue, appearing live with Sara Moulton, and trading shots with Anthony Bourdain, helped to renew his interest in writing. While Food & Beverage Director of Greenville’s Cascades Verdae Retirement Community, he wrote and published his novel Doughnuts for Amy.

Victoria Duerstock is a teacher and speaker who desires to inspire hope and ignite God’s purpose and His glory through stories. Victoria has two new projects Heart & Home: Design Basics for Your Soul and Your Living Space and Heart & Home for Christmas: Celebrating Joy in our Living Space. These short devotionals present scripture, personal application, prayer and design along with seasonal tips in each full-color volume.

Listen to Part One

Listen to Part Two

Meet the hosts

Holland Webb is a full-time freelance writer and editor. He spends his days writing about higher education, B2B technology, and nonprofit organizations. His clients have let him write for U.S. News & World Report, The Learning House, The Red Lantern, and Sweet Fish Media. Holland’s favorite writers are Malcolm Gladwell, Olive Ann Burns, and Flannery O’Connor. In his spare time … are you kidding, what spare time? You can reach him through www.theafterwordpodcast.com or on Twitter at @WebbHollandLyle.

Amy Bowlin is a veteran teacher. She works with 6-year-olds in literacy intervention and shares with college seniors the art of teaching literacy. Balancing both worlds involves commuting which allows her to listen to her favorite podcasts, “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me,” “This American Life” and “Revisionist History.” When she is not traveling to Greece to work with refugees, she likes to write, hike, kayak and spend time with family and friends. You can reach her through www.theafterwordpodcast.com or on Twitter at @albowlin1.

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Writers Chat

Writers Chat Recap for September, Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Writing Contests with Victoria Duerstock

As the contest coordinator for Serious Writers, Inc., Victoria shares with us insights and a few insider tips on entering writing contests. She explains the benefits of entering contests, submission dos and don’ts and so much more. If you have thought about entering contests, but not sure if they are right for you, check out this week’s episode.

Watch the August 27th replay.

For resources and more information check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

Pick the Brains of Authors

In this open mic episode, we gave the Writers Chat community an opportunity to ask our authors questions. Some of the questions asked were:

                 *What are your goals for your drafts?

                 *When looking for an agent what should you put in your proposal?

                 *Should I self-publish or traditional publish?

                 *How do I approach potential influencers?

If these are questions you’ve had rolling around in your head, click the link below to find informative and encouraging answers.

Watch the September 3rd replay.

For more information check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

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Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET on Zoom. Here’s the permanent Zoom room link. 

Participants mute their audio and video during the filming then we open up the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Writers Chat Facebook Group.

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How to Make Twitter’s Changes Work for You with Victoria Duerstock

Social media can change like the weather. In this brainy episode of Writers Chat, Victoria Duerstock shares how to navigate the new landscape of Twitter. Great info here about automation, platform growing, and staying engaged without letting your writing life fall by the wayside.

(BONUS: She’ll also tell us about the hottest new platform to get your writing seen – you won’t want to miss it!)

Victoria enjoys speaking, teaching, and, of course, writing! She has been busy growing her platform over the last couple years and enjoys sharing the lessons she has learned with others because she’s living proof that minuscule platforms can be transformed with just a few consistent steps of action and purpose. Two years ago she had only 53 followers on Twitter, and has grown to 7,000 today! She enjoys solving the mystery of social media because she knows these efforts will pay off for future books she plans on publishing.

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Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
on Zoom. Participants mute their audio and video during the filming, then we open up
the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is a
fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our
Facebook Group.

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How to Prepare for a Writers Conference

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In this Writer’s Chat, Cherrilynn Bisbano and Victoria Duerstock share behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to help you maximize your time at a writers conference. This is one you’ll want to revisit, and not just the night before. Don’t forget your business cards!

Join us!

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
on Zoom. Participants mute their audio and video during the filming, then we open up
the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is a
fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our
Facebook Group.

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Practical Tips to Create Explosive Growth on Twitter

In this Writers Chat conversation, author Victoria Duerstock shares practical tips on how she grew her Twitter following 400% in one year.

Join us!

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET on Zoom. Participants mute their audio and video during the filming, then we open up the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is a fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Facebook Group.