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SC Writers ACFW: May 2015

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The South Carolina Chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers. Fall Contest 2016 - First Five Pages. Pay Chapter Dues Here. Thursday, May 14, 2015. Sowing Faith in the Hard Times Brings a Harvest of Joy. By Edie Melson @EdieMelson. But as his mother, I didn’t want to face the prospect of my son going off to war. And I prayed some more. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was like a seed, planted deep in the ground. I was surrounded by darkness, by rough, rocky soil, pressing in on all sid...Is a bo...

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Edie Melson | Guideposts

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Skip to main content. Heaven and The Afterlife. Faith in Daily Life. Username or e-mail *. Edie Melson is a leading professional in the publishing industry. She also knows what it’s like to send a loved one off to war. Her oldest son went from high school graduation, to Marine Corp boot camp, to Iraq where he served two tours fighting on the front lines as an infantry Marine. Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle. Is Edie’s heart project. While My Soldier Serves.

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Novel Rocket: Essential Dos & Don'ts of Blogging for Writers

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Friday, August 07, 2015. Essential Dos and Don'ts of Blogging for Writers. By Edie Melson @EdieMelson. I love to blog, and I try to share my love of blogging when I teach at writing conferences. I also know that many of you aren’t such fans. Many of you try. The Dos of Blogging. Do Keep a Schedule:. If you don’t have a new post up when you say you will, it’s like you’re not open for business. Do Include Social Media Links in Your Sidebar:. If someone is nice enough to make the effort to join the conversa...

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The Stream's Edge: April 2015

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Be sure to follow The Stream's Edge to its new home at www.JeanneDoyon.com And thanks for your grace while we are moving. Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Finding My Lost Perspective. If you have a family member serving in the military, you understand the emotions that can roll over you on any given day. Edie Melson offers an experienced mom's view in her newest book, While My Soldier Serves. As I struggled to gain a measure of peace, I took a drive. We live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an...

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The Author Roadmap: December 2015

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Writer Energy for Today and Tomorrow. By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills. Tweet this: Writer Energy for Today and Tomorrow. Recently I had a birthday. A big one. Never mind the years. I haven’t recovered yet. But what I do know is that no matter what my birth certificate states, I feel great. Perhaps my hyperactivity is a bonus. My writing reflects my health, and that is a direct reflection of what I eat, daily exercise, and my state of mind. Your brain will be firing faster! Eight ho...

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The Author Roadmap: July 2016

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Friday, July 29, 2016. Tips to Grow Followers on Goodreads. Tweet this: Tips to Grow Followers on Goodreads. Is one of my favorite sites to find new authors, explore reviews. Of potential new reads, and promote my own novels. With a new release August 1 of Deadly Encounter, I’ve been talking to my friend Jenn dePaula at Mixtus Media. About how to add new followers on Goodreads. Go to your Goodreads page. Click on your photo to view profile options. On the drop-down, click on friends. Lists; won two Chris...

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The Author Roadmap: 8 Social Media Updates You Should NEVER Share!

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Friday, July 8, 2016. 8 Social Media Updates You Should NEVER Share! By Edie Melson @EdieMelson. I hate to say this, but I’ve seen all of these irritating updates show up in one or more of my social media feeds. My reaction on seeing these has ranged from mildly irritated, to what-was-she-thinking shock. I’d love for you to make note of these, and avoid them completely. TWEET THIS: Don't clog the #socialmedia world with visual noise -@EdieMelson (Click to Tweet). 1 The stream of consciousness. Ninety-fiv...

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The Author Roadmap: November 2015

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015. What I Learned About Blogging from Katniss Everdeen. By Edie Melson  @EdieMelson. What I learned about Blogging from Katniss Everdeen - . I dont know about you, but Im excited about the final installment of the. Series. I loved the books, and Im loving the movies too. Several years ago, I got to visit Katniss Everdeen country—or at least where part of the first movie was filmed. Social Media for Writers. Tips for Growing a Platform. Tuesday, November 17, 2015. 2 Some critics a...

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The Author Roadmap: February 2016

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Monday, February 29, 2016. The ABCs of Blogging. By Edie Melson  @EdieMelson. TWEET THIS: #Blogging Success is as Easy as ABC – via #socialmedia expert @EdieMelson. Today I’d like to give you 26 tips for success with your blog. I’m calling this my ABCs of Blogging. A is for Accessibility. 8212;Make sure your blog is easy to find, easy to navigate, and easy to read. And don’t forget to make it accessible to those who are visually impaired. B is for Basics. Labels: Blogging for Writers. The ABCs of Blogging.