February Savings!

I am in LOVE with helping those who are grammar-challenged reach their writing goals and assisting authors in perfecting their written work. Here's a special discount from LRC Editing for the month of February!

FREE Resource for Aspiring Writers!

Stepping out into the world of writing can be a bit scary.  Feelings of fear, insecurity, and inferiority flood your mind and give you every reason why you're not good enough and don't have what it takes to be a successful writer.  But that's just not so.  If you have the gift, the desire, and the call upon your life to pen words that pierce the hearts of others, whether to the masses or a small group at your church or community center, then everything you need is already within you.

I've written an inspirational resource to help you drive out the mental hurdles that come to paralyze you as you endeavor to journey out into Writersville.  I promise, it's really not as frightening as it seems. It's available for FREE download on my site at LRC Editing.

Read 3 Mental Hurdles to Bulldoze from Your Mind and be inspired to release your inner scribe.

Happy Writing!

Free Editing Service Giveaway!

It's LRC Editing's birthday month! On January 16th, the business will celebrate its 1st year!! YAY!!

To celebrate, I am conducting a FREE EDITING SERVICE Giveaway!! If you have completed, or are working towards completing your FIRST book, you may enter the drawing. Here are the guidelines:

Submit a ONE-PAGE QUERY LETTER to me via email (LCollins@LRCEditing.com) by JANUARY 16th. The letter should should include a description of the book, your inspiration behind writing it, and a short bio.

There will be three (3) winners:
1st place - FREE full editing service.
2nd place - 20% discount on full editing service.
3rd place - 30% discount on full editing service.

Winners will be announced January 30th!

Holiday Sale at LRC Editing!

Thanksgiving Giveaway

I love Thanksgiving!  Although it's often overshadowed by America's favorite holiday - Christmas - it is my personal favorite.  Thanksgiving always puts me in a mode of reflecting upon the many things I am so grateful for, like life, good health, strength, a sound mind, my family, and the list goes on.  Aside from that, I enjoy gathering with my family around the dinner table, enjoying delicious food prepared with love -- and good seasoning!

While I am blessed to have all of the fine fixings that make up a great Thanksgiving feast, I am burdened by the fact that many families simply aren't able to afford such luxury.  And since Acts 20:35 tells us that "It is more blessed to give than to receive", it is my heart's desire to give a family the blessing of enjoying a Thanksgiving meal together.

As followers of Christ, it is our duty to be Jesus' hands and feet, and extend His love to our brothers and sisters.  We may not be able to physically help every person in need, but as Matthew 25:40 says, "when you did it to ONE of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" So as an extension of Christ's love, this holiday season, LRC Editing  is giving away up to $100 in groceries to a family in need.

Here is how you, or a family you know, can possibly receive this gift:

Between now and November 16th, send a one-time email to LCollins@LRCEditing.com with "Thanksgiving" in the subject line.  Include your name (or the person/family you are submitting), address, phone number, family size, and the circumstances surrounding the need for help.  I will review all submissions, and as the Lord leads, contact the family selected on Monday, November 19th.  All submissions are confidential, and the family selected will not be publicly announced.

*Rules & Regulations*
1.  Must be a resident of Mobile, AL or surrounding areas of Mobile County.
2.  No cash, gift cards, gift certificates, checks, or anything of monetary value will be given. Groceries ONLY.
3.  Family cannot be directly related to any affiliates of LRC Editing.

Please, serious submissions only.

I look forward to being a blessing to you!

In Christ's love,
LaKeisha Rainey-Collins

A Writer's Manifesto

I came across the picture posted below on Google Images, and thought it would be perfect to share with all writers/aspiring writers.

Happy Writing!

Scripture Affirmation Day 3: The Lord Grants Me Wisdom

Today's Scripture Affirmation:  The Lord grants me wisdom.  From His mouth I receive knowledge and understanding. ~Proverbs 2:6~

Aside from taking the initiative to educate yourself about what it takes to be a successful writer, it is important that you connect to the Lord through prayer and His Word, so that He may crown you with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding concerning the purpose He has for the gift He has entrusted to you.  Even if you lack formal education or professional experience, if you are committed to doing what it takes to maximize your potential, you can trust that the Lord will give you what you need in order to succeed at what He's called you to do through writing career.

As long as you study to show yourself approved, you never have to feel inadequate, or inferior to any other writer, because the Holy Spirit will teach you all things.

Happy Writing!