Write2Ignite! Two4One Critiques

Could you use a helping hand? You’ve come to the right place. Write2Ignite! now offers a manuscript critique service called Two4One. Are you looking for some new input on a manuscript? Write2Ignite! offers you two separate (but simultaneous) critiques of one manuscript, from two of our Leadership Team members for the you-gotta-be-kidding fee of $45.  What Kind of Manuscripts do we...

Those Fantastic Write2Ignite! Teens

At Write2Ignite! 2012 Vonda Skelton and Chris Sweizer provided workshops about writing for publication, and graphic novels for some enthusiastic and talented middle school and high school students. Looks like everyone had a great time, doesn’t it? We hope that next year at Write2Ignite! 2013 we can offer TWO Teen Tracks – one for newbies and another for returning students. Pray with...

10,000 WORDS

They say (whoever “they” are) a picture is worth 1000 words, so enjoy this economical expression of 10,000 words and be oh, so glad you don’t have to actually READ all 10,000 of them. NEXT WEEK — PHOTOS OF THE TEEN TRACK. As anyone old enough to remember Snuffy Smiff will agree – ‘Nuff...

eDit-inG Woez

Michelle already knows firsthand the hard work of being a writer. Her insights about the process of editing and revising shed light on the necessary component so many writers, students or otherwise, miss: pushing through the distaste to find a new taste for revision on the other side.

Write2Ignite! A Powerful Influence

  A pebble tossed into a pond spreads ripples in widening circles. Those ripples move twigs and leaves floating on that pond. Minnows and tadpoles are pushed along by the tiny waves.  Even the mud settled at the pond’s shoreline reacts to that pebble. So, Write2Ignite! influences and affects each of its constituents, who influence other writers, publishing professionals and...

Jim and Dee Dee Update

Jim was discharged Sunday but continued to go downhill at home. He is terribly weak and having a lot of difficulty breathing. So, his cardiologist admitted him again Wednesday afternoon. He is very disappointed that he and Dee Dee couldn’t join us for Write2Ignite! If you’d like to send them a note of encouragement their email address is deedeeparker@charter.net. Dee Dee asks for your...

Write2Ignite! Conference 2012

We praise God for a wonderful Write2Ignite! weekend. 96 registrees, presenters and team members gathered at North Greenville University Friday and Saturday to celebrate our common passions for writing for children and youth, and for the Lord Jesus. The Praise & Worship was glorious. Thank you, Donna and Rachel! The lunch was scrumptous. The presenters were dynamic (and so much fun!) The...

Jim and Dee Dee

Many thanks to our Conference participants who have been praying for Jim and Dee Dee. We received this message from her today. Please continue to pray for Jim’s healing. Jim came home late this afternoon. He is still weak and the doctor said it was a puzzle as to what triggered the terrifying symptoms.  They made a change in some of his heart and blood sugar meds. It was a scary...

Write2Ignite! Conference Reminder

Dog-gone it! We don’t want you to forget! Bring a book (for young children) to donate to our Blessing Box for Ready4Reading, bring cash or checks to shop at our Book Table, and bring your submission for First...

Almost There…

  Just 8 more days until We gather on the beautiful NGU campus To prepare ourselves To Write2Ignite! the next generation For God. See you...