A Note from Susie May
Ending well
It’s about knowing who you are as a writer and staying true to the course of what you’re called to. What your passion is, despite rejection or what others might tell you.
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We are about earning your trust at MBT. Thank you for letting us in your writing lives.
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A Note From Susie May
That’s why I love the theme of this e-zine: Gifts of Gratitude. Every article is meant to point us toward that position of a new perspective through giving thanks.
A Note from Susie May
A near-published novelist has taken the time to prepare for the conference. Because nowhere else besides a writers conference can you share your story face-to-face with an editor or agent and get real, valuable feedback and this is a value they understand.
A Note From Susie May
I look at MBT today and am amazed at what God can do when we are overwhelmed. I’m speechless and thrilled at how MBT has grown these past two years – and I can not wait to tell you all the great things that are ahead! And it’s all because of community.
