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Our Potter

Like a potter’s hands mold and form the clay, so does God with us. I liken our walk without the Lord to being our own potter. Without an all knowing wisdom or direction, we can still sculpt ourselves in to something. Sometimes it’s functional; sometimes it’s full of holes, tears or bends that can’t be worked out. If you’ve worked with clay on a potter’s wheel, you might recall frustration the first time you tried to create. If your work doesn’t take form, it can become difficult to work with and needs to be either cut away or recycled. This … Continue reading →

Freelance Writing: Outline of a Query Letter

Create a professional query letter by including relevant information, ways in which you can be contacted, and keeping it less than one page in length. Use the following or a similar outline. Use the Appropriate Salutation Locate the editor’s name and always address your letter to the editor. There may be different editors for different topics, so be sure you’re writing to the appropriate one. Example: Dear Ms. Smith, If you cannot ascertain the person’s gender by the name alone, look for clues in the guidelines. If the editor’s name is Pat Smith, and there is no indication if Pat … Continue reading →