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	<title>Vonda Skelton — Christian Speaker, Author, and Funny Lady</title>
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		<title>Writer&#8217;s Headlines: Writing Opportunities for YOU!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are May's writing opportunities, selected just for you. Check them out and then get to work. And don't forget to let us celebrate with you when it leads to something good!]]></description>
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		<title>Conference Etiquette</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 04:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm in the midst of final preparations for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference that begins this coming Sunday, May 20 and runs through Thursday, May 24. As always, I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing conference. Have you registered yet? It's not too late! And since conference season is up and running, I thought it'd be a good time to repost my Conference Etiquette reminders. I hope it'll help you make a better first impression than I did! ]]></description>
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		<title>Parting Words From The WORD&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/11/parting-words-from-the-word-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you've noticed there's been a lot of recent conversation here at the Christian Writer's Den about stress, weariness, disappointment, hurt, and other symptoms of living on this earth. You've seen quite a few comments on the blog, but there have been many, many more that were sent to me personally, ones that were too tender to post out loud.]]></description>
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		<title>Writer&#8217;s Headlines: Kudos for Christian Writer&#8217;s Den Followers &amp; MoGo7000 Results</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/10/writers-headlines-kudos-for-christian-writers-den-followers-mogo7000-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 04:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, it's the second Thursday of the month and that means it's time to see what Christian Writer's Den followers have been up to the past few months...and you've certainly been busy!]]></description>
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		<title>DON&#8217;T Write What You Know!</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/08/dont-write-what-you-know-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 04:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you've been writing for any length of time, you've probably heard the adage, "Write what you know." I understand the reasoning behind the statement, but I'm afraid I have to disagree. Now, before you post nasty comments and threaten to cancel your RSS feed, please hear me out.]]></description>
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		<title>Parting Words From The WORD&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/04/parting-words-from-the-word-24/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 04:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don't know about you, but I'm tired. It seems I go two steps forward, only to take three steps back. Every week I think the next week will be better, but it's not. And I'm only talking about the pressure of busyness. But I know some of you are really going through difficult times. ]]></description>
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		<title>Writer&#8217;s Headlines: Call for Kudos and MoGo7000 Results</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/03/writers-headlines-call-for-kudos-and-mogo7000-results/</link>
		<comments>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/03/writers-headlines-call-for-kudos-and-mogo7000-results/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 04:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's the 1st Thursday of the Month, so I need to hear from you!  Yep, it's that time--time to let us celebrate your successes with us, so...]]></description>
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		<title>The Writer&#8217;s Fruit of the Spirit</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/01/the-writers-fruit-of-the-spirit-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/05/01/the-writers-fruit-of-the-spirit-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 04:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's a saying that goes something like, "The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree." Hmmm...

In Galatians 5, Paul says we identify ourselves to the world by how we live, whether in the sinful nature or the nature of the Holy Spirit. The evidence of that nature is visible for all to see. It confirms our heritage, our roots.]]></description>
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		<title>Parting Words From The WORD&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/04/27/parting-words-from-the-word-23/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friend and writer, Marilyn Shipe, sent a blog to share with us: Famous People Who Found Success Despite Failure by Ben Hsu is a list of just that--famous people who found success despite failure. :-)]]></description>
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		<title>Writer&#8217;s Headlines: Conferences &amp; Opportunities for Creative People</title>
		<link>http://www.vondaskelton.com/2012/04/26/writers-headlines-conferences-for-creative-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vonda Skelton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't miss these upcoming conferences for teens, adults, and speakers.

If you haven't figured it out already, conferences are the way for creative people to learn, grow, and connect with others. I can honestly say most of the good things that have happened in my career can be traced back to something or someone I met at a conference. Think of it as "getting your degree." Yes, it takes time. Yes it takes an investment. But the return is worth it all!]]></description>
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