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EPIC New Voices: Writing Contest for Teens

Many writers start writing early in life. When you read the bios of authors, you often learn that the writer has been writing "since she could hold a crayon" or "as long as I can remember."

EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet Connection—an organization for authors, publishers, and other professionals in the e-publishing industry—sponsors an annual competition for young writers in junior high and high school.

According to the organization's Web site,

EPIC established the annual New Voices wr

Creating Fictional Characters—Part 8: Developing Characters throughout Your Story

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That's My King

The late Baptist preacher S. M. Lockridge gave this powerful message when asked to deliver the opening prayer at a Baptist convention.

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Creating Fictional Characters—Part 7: Giving Characters Goals and Motivation

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Creating Fictional Characters—Part 6: Putting The Right Words In Their Mouths

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World eBook Fair

Everybody loves free, and you can download your selections from two million PDF e-books for free until August 4th.

The World eBook Fair makes it easy to find and download free e-books. The event is sponsored by Project Gutenberg, World Public Library, DPP Store, Baen Books, Ask.com, Internet Archive, MobileBooks, and MyeBook.

Now is a great time to stock up on free reading material.

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