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Gracewriters Podcast #10: Bill Brockmeier and Hearts Need Art

October 23, 2020 By Belinda Pollard Leave a Comment

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy interview Bill Brockmeier, who reveals how his adventure in historical fiction has detoured into writng an opera libretto! Bill also speaks about the non-profit Hearts Need Art, which uses creativity to help hospital patients combat anxiety, depression and loneliness. Scroll down … [Read More...] about Gracewriters Podcast #10: Bill Brockmeier and Hearts Need Art

Adding Christian grace notes to fiction

October 16, 2020 By Belinda Pollard 16 Comments

Many years ago, I was discussing with a Christian friend the Tom Cruise movie The Firm, based on John Grisham’s legal thriller. Grisham is reputed to be a Christian, and my friend was disappointed by an episode of adultery in the storyline. I said, “Yes, but there were consequences to the adultery. It damaged the character’s relationship with … [Read More...] about Adding Christian grace notes to fiction

Gracewriters Podcast #9: Meeting Publishing Deadlines

October 9, 2020 By Belinda Pollard 4 Comments

In this ninth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to meet publishing deadlines, including self-publishing deadlines. What are the practicalities, the psychology, and the spirituality of getting our writing finished on time? Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find … [Read More...] about Gracewriters Podcast #9: Meeting Publishing Deadlines

Gracewriters Podcast #8: Finding Time to Write

September 25, 2020 By Belinda Pollard 4 Comments

In this eighth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to find time to write in our busy schedules. What are the practicalities, the psychology, and the spirituality of setting aside time for our writing practice? Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast … [Read More...] about Gracewriters Podcast #8: Finding Time to Write

Gracewriters Podcast #7: Learning to be a Better Writer

September 11, 2020 By Belinda Pollard Leave a Comment

In this seventh episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss whether we need to improve as writers, and practical steps we can take to do so. How does our faith intersect with this goal, and how do we tackle perfectionism and negativity? Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using … [Read More...] about Gracewriters Podcast #7: Learning to be a Better Writer

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