#38 WORKSHOP IV, Sunday, 1:45-2:45 PM Location: Newton: Room C (Across Road from Meadow) Instructor: B.J. Taylor, Guideposts Magazine
WRITE A WINNING GUIDEPOSTS STORY This is contest year—get in on the action! Come and learn how to craft great Guideposts stories with compelling opening hooks, middle scenes that sing, and takeaways that resonate with the reader. We’ll discuss how to make your manuscript stand out from the thousands received, the types of stories they are looking for, and whether to write a personal experience or someone else’s (ghostwritten) story. Discover the answers to your questions like these (and more): What kind of stories are they looking for? Can I send in someone else’s story or does it have to be a personal story? I’ve tried before, should I try again? (Find out how long it took me to get accepted.) How can I improve my chances of getting accepted? How many times can I enter?
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