Dear fellow creative, What do The Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Rogue One have in common? Maybe it will help if I add another favorite movie, Gladiator. And if I had to reach into the superhero Marvel-verse, Thor. If we include TV shows, BBC’s Sherlock. If musicals can be on the … Continue reading Stories That Linger: A Brand Promise
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A Christian Writer’s Mission Statement
Dear fellow creative, Not long after last year's ACFW VA Royal Writers Conference, I read Ezekiel 13 in my morning devotions. This passage held the verse that has since formed my mission statement as a Christian writer. Context: Ezekiel was a prophet to God's people, the Israelites (Jews), during their exile in the land of … Continue reading A Christian Writer’s Mission Statement
A Letter to Fellow Creatives
Dear fellow creative, Last weekend kicked my butt--physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With my school year schedule keeping me busy during the week, I've relied on the weekends--namely, Saturdays--to get in the focused writing time I need to keep moving forward in my WIP. Two weekends ago, I attended the online ACFW VA Royal Writers Conference. … Continue reading A Letter to Fellow Creatives
Melissa J. Troutman 