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Susan May Warren

About Susan May Warren

Former Russian Missionary Susan May Warren is the best-selling author of more than 40 novels and novellas with Tyndale, Barbour and Steeple Hill, and Summerside. A Christy award and RITA winner, and multiple finalist for the RITA, Christy and winner of Inspirational Readers Choice contest, Susan currently has over a million books in print. A seasoned women’s events speaker and writing teacher, she is the founder of http://www.mybooktherapy.com an online community for writers, and runs a fiction editing service teaching writers how to tell a great story. Visit her online at: http://www.susanmaywarren.com.

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A Preview of What’s Happening At MBT in 2013!

By on January 8, 2013 in 1. Discover your story, 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 5. MBT Interviews and Events, 7. Search by Author:, Encourage Me!, Susan May Warren, Team Member Preview, Writing Life Coaching

We have lots planned for MBT this year!  If you’re wondering why you might want to stick around, bookmark the blog, get the flashblog or join our free or paid premium membership…well, here are a few reasons! 1. Focus on SCENES!  We’re going to focus on building great SCENEs this year – both in our Advanced Member lessons and our Peptalks!   We’re going to be doing live critiques on the Peptalks – (anonymous!) as well as pulling apart powerful scenes to show you how they work.  In the Advanced Member lessons, we’ll take apart the elements and show you how to build them into your own novels. 2. The Business of Writing!  We know that becoming an author is much much more than just writing a great book. Today’s author must […]

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Saying Goodbye to Sally, and what she learned on the journey!

By on January 7, 2013 in 1. Discover your story, 3. Publish your Story, 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 6. Search by Series:, 7. Search by Author:, Encourage Me!, Susan May Warren, Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist, Writing Life Coaching

“I like your jacket,” I said as Sally sat down at the table. She unwound a knitted scarf, rich with reds and greens. “Christmas gifts, as well as these.”  Sally held out fingerless gloves. “For typing on cold days.” “Perfect.  How is the editing going?” “I’m finished, or at least, for now. I sent it to a group of friends to read, and I’m looking at a conference to attend so I can pitch my story.” “I’m proud of you, Sally.  You’ve learned so much this year –“ “I know. I have this strange euphoria. Story ideas follow me into the night and I can’t wait to get started on my next story.” “It’s because you realized…you can write a book. All the way to the end. Nothing feels better […]

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Happy New Year from MBT!

By on January 1, 2013 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, Encourage Me!, Nurturing the Soul, Susan May Warren, Writer's life, Writing Life

Hello Friends! Happy New Year! We’ll get back to our regular blogging schedule next week.  In the meantime, we have put together a little New Year Encouragement video for you. P.P.S Would you like to get FREE one-time 24 hour access pass to the MBT Advanced Team Member Locker Room and discover what all the buzz is about? Click here, and we’ll also invite you to Thursday Night’s Open House! Join our Membercare/MBT Lifecoach Dr. Reba J. Hoffman as she talks with our 2012 Frasier Award winner, Ginger Takamiya as they talk about how to write through difficult life situation and schedules in the new year! Join us: Thursday, January 3rd, 7pm CST! Register here! It’s free! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3816828517380804352 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the […]

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Conversations: Editing and Wordsmithing your novel!

By on December 17, 2012 in 3. Publish your Story, 6. Search by Series:, 7. Search by Author:, Editing Basics, Susan May Warren, Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist

Sally sat down at the table, handing me a Christmas tin.  “Merry Christmas.” I opened it.  Inside lay petite, decorated Gingerbread men and women, their faces, aprons and overalls intricately decorated. “Wow.” “It’s my one Christmas claim to fame.  I sell them at the annual craft show.” They looked too good to eat.  “You put me to shame. My talents end with chocolate chip cookies. Although, my children love them.”  I put the lid on the tin.  “You know, your cookie prowess is not unlike finding your voice, or wordsmithing your story. Which is the final step in editing your manuscript before you move to proofing.” “I am nearly finished all my scene by scene edits.” “Then you’re ready to make your story sing. It’s in the wordsmithing phase where […]

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