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By davidrawlings Posted on 2 Oct 20163 Oct 2016

ACFW’s New Releases for October 2016

October 2016 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical Fiction: Providence: Hannah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton — When … Continue reading ACFW’s New Releases for October 2016

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By davidrawlings Posted on 7 Sep 20167 Sep 2016

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord … just don’t laugh

I’m writing this blog post to ask a simple question: why are Christianity and comedy such uncomfortable travel companions? I’d love to hear what you think and help me get … Continue reading Make a joyful noise unto the Lord … just don’t laugh

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By davidrawlings Posted on 31 Aug 20161 Sep 2016

My recap of ACFW Conference 2016 (or another blonde Aussie hits Nashville and it’s not Keith Urban)

(Note: just to clarify, that is the other blonde Aussie in this photo. Not me). I’ve returned from ACFW Conference in Nashville and my brain is full of inspiration, experience … Continue reading My recap of ACFW Conference 2016 (or another blonde Aussie hits Nashville and it’s not Keith Urban)

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By davidrawlings Posted on 27 Aug 201627 Aug 2016

Pitching at a conference is like the Olympics

I’ve been at the ACFW Conference, talking to people about pitching their story – their baby – into the business world of publishing. They’re prepared. They’ve trained. They’ve memorized their … Continue reading Pitching at a conference is like the Olympics

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By davidrawlings Posted on 26 Aug 2016

Writing to discover yourself and being real

This week I’m at the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Nashville, the music capital of everywhere. The city pulses with a backbeat – even the pedestrian crossings have speakers … Continue reading Writing to discover yourself and being real

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By davidrawlings Posted on 14 Aug 201617 Aug 2016

Writers are my tribe

In the past year, I’ve been connecting more with writers. I’ve been talking to them about their writing habits, their abilities and talents, their processes and plotting and their dreams … Continue reading Writers are my tribe

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By davidrawlings Posted on 19 Jul 201619 Jul 2016

When God turned my writing journey upside down

I had it all planned. I’ve always been a writer. After I spent my school years writing short stories and poetry, I moved into journalism and corporate communication. Words have … Continue reading When God turned my writing journey upside down

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By davidrawlings Posted on 13 Jul 2016

Getting to you know you – a mixer for the ACFW Conference

Name: David Rawlings Location: Adelaide, South Australia What you write/tagline/trademark: Pen in hand, tongue in cheek, writing contemporary Christian stories that explore God, 21st century church and our modern society. … Continue reading Getting to you know you – a mixer for the ACFW Conference

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By davidrawlings Posted on 7 Jul 20167 Jul 2016

I still love clever language

One of the things that drives me as a writer is that I love language.  I like language like my University professors – the cleverer the better. I’ve already blogged … Continue reading I still love clever language

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By davidrawlings Posted on 20 Jun 201619 Jun 2016

Three ways a writer is like … a caterpillar

In a previous blog post, I wrote about the misunderstanding there can often be about writing and writers, and how I’ve used analogies to help the people around me get … Continue reading Three ways a writer is like … a caterpillar

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By davidrawlings Posted on 6 Jun 201615 Jun 2016

Three ways a writer is like … a cowboy (or cowgirl)

When talking to people about writing, I’ve come across so many myths and misunderstandings.  Some people genuinely believe writing is easy, getting published is just a matter of sending your … Continue reading Three ways a writer is like … a cowboy (or cowgirl)

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By davidrawlings Posted on 23 May 201623 May 2016

Using all your senses when writing

I love cooking.  I also love creativity. Therefore it would follow that I love Heston Blumenthal. Heston (above) is a British cook who is beyond creative.  When he cooks, it … Continue reading Using all your senses when writing

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