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I always find a way to write about the broken—we who are often weighed down by sadness or challenges but never without hope. I hope my stories will help you experience God’s peace, comfort and boundless love.
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Linda loves speaking to groups large or small and enjoys connecting with others.
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A lot of writers with nonfiction books ideas come to the table with topics too broad or, too “me” centered and not reader-centered. Writers who mainly desire therapy for some trauma, who are bent on educating readers or who just want the world to see how much they know may be shocked to find little […]
Scenes that keep the camera close are usually the kind of writing that hold readers’ attention. Writing Tip for Today: What do we mean to “keep the camera close” and how do we implement it? General v. Particular In almost any genre writing that focuses on particulars is more effective than general or abstract words […]
For many, writing dialogue is as natural as brushing teeth. Others struggle to produce authentic dialogue. Writing Tip for Today: Here are a few tips for improving dialogue skills: Point to Tension I’ve published many posts about basic dialogue mechanics: Use “said” as attribution or tag, avoid encyclopedic or longwinded dialogue, use first names sparingly, […]
Many first-time novelists complain that without back story, readers have no way to fully understand the characters. Yet most readers are willing to forgo a detailed history in favor of action in the real-time story. Writing Tip for Today: How can you add back story without stalling your story? No Cold Mashies! Anytime you […]
When I teach memoir writing, my main focus is always about what truth means for the writer’s story. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s discuss ways to write a truthful yet engaging memoir. Read and Write If you’re writing a memoir, you must know the difference between autobiography and memoir. An autobiography is similar to memoir, […]
LINDA S. CLARE
Linda has always been a daydreamer, artist and storyteller. In addition to doting on grandbabies, collecting too many cats, gardening and walking on the beach, she loves to write and to help writers develop their skills.
NEW RELEASE: THANK GOD FOR CATS!
Life can get lonely, but cat lovers know their four-pawed friends are always ready to console them, make them laugh, and lead them to empty food dishes. Cats are blessings from God, and people of all ages form deep and lasting bonds with them.
Cats seem to know that God created us to love and be loved. They sense when we’re sick, anxious, or in need of some extra head bumps, showing us God’s way to faith, loyalty, hope, forgiveness, and love.
