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We hope you all enjoy the celebration of our country's independence.

Two days until we announce our finalists, and 84 days until our annual membership conference and awards banquet in San Diego!

When looking into what genre you write in, understanding the complexities of your competition is extremely important.

What does that mean?

It is time for some research. First and foremost: READ. You need to know what's out there. What have been

Everyone loves a good surprise!

Another way to look at it is the old adage:

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2024 Book Awards Applications OFFICIALLY OPEN ✨

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One of the best ways to achieve any goal is to write it down. This allows us to continue to re-visit the goal and think of each and every step it takes to get there. With that in mind, instead of the traditional list, in 2024 ...

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The National Guard was established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in America. Its members serve during times of war and emergency. Take time to honor those who have protected our country for centuries.

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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving.

May your day be filled with the laughter of family, the need to change into stretchy pants, and the drone of the football game narrating your dreams.

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Writing dialogue to sound authentic is always a challenge. Check out these wise words for inspiration.

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) won the 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature. Born and raised in Salinas, California, Steinbeck attended Stanford Universit

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In honor of the month of the Military Family, check out this Dispatches article written by Becca Johnsey, an Army Reserve spouse, on how she became an MWSA award winning author for her children's book When We Are Apart.

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