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2021: My Year-in-Review

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Publishing, writing on: December 29, 2021

  This year presented its share of opportunities and challenges. But in almost every respect, 2021 is a year we'll remember fondly with some …

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Why We Buy and Read

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Media, opinion, Publishing on: August 23, 2019

https://stevenwwatkins.survey.fm/reasons-readers-buy-books …

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On the Topic of Prepositional Phrases in Writing

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, Reading, writing, writing tips on: December 12, 2012

A few months ago, a pastor/author I'd never heard of contacted me and asked if I'd consider reviewing a book he'd written before it hit the market. The book's …

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Blogging tips

Six Blog Post “Leads” That Will Lose Me in a Second

by: Steve Watkins In: Publishing, social media, Writers, writing on: October 9, 2012

"Literature is the art of writing something that will be read  twice; journalism what will be grasped at once." ~ Cyril  Connolly LEAD (OR LEDE) - A lead …

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Writing for Boris

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: August 4, 2012

At the outset of writing my first book, I decided to take an unconventional approach to drafting the manuscript. Before the first keystroke was typed, I sold …

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It’s Been My Vicarious Pleasure

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 24, 2012

(Bloggers Note: This is the second in a three-part series about why I'm taking a break from the blog. It's pitiful I love the blog so much, I had to say goodbye …

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Mile 25: Visualizing the Finish Line and vaya con dios (for now)

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 23, 2012

(Blogger's Note: This is the first in a three-part series, "vaya con dios for now" about my decision to put the blog aside for a time. It may be a week, a month …

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How Do You Birth Triplet Books? One Baby at a Time: Trilology

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 20, 2012

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zw7K0C2CoY] Around the first of March each year, a good buddy of mine immerses himself in the study of what he calls …

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The Church in Living Color: Can Black + White = Beige?

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 17, 2012

"A social problem is one that concerns the way in which people live together in one society. A racial problem is a problem that confronts two different races, …

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The Black and White of Dark and Light: Self-Segregation in the Church of the South

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 16, 2012

(Blogger's Note: One of the things I've learned along the book publishing journey is that controversy isn't necessarily a bad thing. I've also learned it's a …

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Another Sneak-Preview Chapter Excerpt From My Book: Light Wins.

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 14, 2012

The Satisfaction in Solstice There’s something to be said for walking the narrow path. Dana and I recently had the opportunity to make a significant check on my …

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Change the World 2013 Blogger’s Conference: A Follow-Up on Shifting the Paradigm

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 12, 2012

(Blogger's Note: To see the original post about this conference gathering of like-minded individuals see http://wp.me/p2bjEC-oF and I encourage you to repost if …

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Change the World 2013 Blogger’s Summit

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 11, 2012

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead *** This is an idea in …

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How to Write Copy That Kills: Part 5: Pursue

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 10, 2012

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” ~ Booker T. Washington The PURSUIT of the goal of excellent writing is publishing. I can share 90 …

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How to Write Copy That Kills: Part 4: Write

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing on: July 10, 2012

(Bloggers Note: This is the fourth in a series of six posts: How to Write Copy That Kills. Today’s post is the fourth element: Writing.) *** I recall the first …

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How to Write Copy That Kills: Part 3: Plan

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing on: July 6, 2012

(Blogger's Note: Parts One and Two of this series can be viewed at: http://wp.me/p2bjEC-kf and http://wp.me/p2bjEC-kE.) Of the six-part series, this is …

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What It Takes to Write Copy That Kills: Part 2: Thinking

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 3, 2012

So you want to publish your first book. Me too. Yesterday I wrote about the first of the six-part formula I use in my writing. You can see that post here: …

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What it Takes to Write Copy That Kills: Part 1: Environment

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing, writing on: July 1, 2012

(Blogger's Note: There as many successful writing formulas as there are successful writers. Disclaimer: Am I a successful writer? I don't really know. I've …

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Writing’s Most Important Metaphor: Ending on a High Note

by: Steve Watkins In: Books, Publishing on: July 1, 2012

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O27RzZEOkeA] Among the group of professionals who call themselves writers (we'll save my opinion for what makes a …

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