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  • Books,  Christmas,  Gifts,  Reading,  Recommendations,  Writers Conference,  Writing

    The Organized Book Nerd: Gifts for all Your Readers & Writers

    October 31, 2025 / No Comments

    Did you hear that? The sleigh bells are less than two months away, friend. That kind of talk would normally sound overwhelming to me, but today it makes me feel like I want to get organized with my presents so I can be a tad more present the week of Christmas. I have a bunch of writer and reader friends in my life, and I’m guessing you do too. These gift ideas will make your shopping much faster and easier! FOR THE READERS: Candles The Shire Bookish Reading Candle – The perfectly cozy and clever gift for men and women alike. Winter in Narnia Bookish Reading Candle – Let this…

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    May 13, 2022
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    When You Stand to Teach & Sit Back Down Taught: Unexpected Lessons in the Trees

    April 1, 2022 /

    Have you ever returned from a conference re-energized, motivated, and encouraged? Wide-eyed, focused, and ready to make some big changes? And then reality sets in and you hit a wall? The Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference always does that for me. Could be any type of conference though. Marriage Retreat: Day 1: I’m going to be way nicer to him now. I don’t care anymore if he leaves clothes all over the floor and forgets to put his dishes in the dishwasher. I’m just grateful to be married. Day 2: Again? I can’t even get to the dishwasher to clean up after him without walking on clothes. I am not…

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    Dangle Your Modifiers In Someone Else’s Fairytale, Por Favor

    April 2, 2016 /

    Once upon a time there was a lovely faculty member, and she was the fairest smarty pants in all the camp. “Kill the adverbs and avoid split infinitives.” Totally nodding my head in agreement, wise instructor lady. Love your class so far, but if you call on me I might have to break up with you and slip out the double doors.  Your basic writers conference gives you tools to become a better writer. Tips to hook your reader. Insights to hone your craft. But when you attend the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, you get a whole lot more than basic. And when one of your instructors is the Senior Acquisitions…

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    May 6, 2025

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You’re here! And I’m Carrie. From full-time camp kid to unconventional missionary for 12 años in a 3rd-world country, I’m now a profesh organizer and writer who loves plants and guac. Life is short, so I’m smiling while I have all my teeth, but I still have issues. Always remember… when life hands you lemons, give them back. You deserve avocados.

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