first timers

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7 Ways to Feel Less Awkward at a Writers’ Conference

by Jeanette Hanscome I confess; I’ve become a master of deception—people think I’m outgoing when…

Take the First Step

  “Coming to Mount Hermon was a pivotal moment in my writing career,” a First-Timers…

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I Don’t Belong Here

by Christy Hoss The closer I got to Mount Hermon driving up Conference Drive, the…

First-Timers Contest Open

by Susan K. Stewart I pulled my suitcase from the carousel, turned, and looked for…

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Scout’s Guide for Conference Attendees: Be Prepared

by Susan K. Stewart “I am a first-time ‘camper’ and am so excited that it’s…