Unsung Hero of the Writing World

The Red Pen

An unsung hero of the writing world is the red pen.

I attended a writers conference recently, where one of the events is Genre Night.

Conferees can dress up as one of the characters from their (or someone else’s) book, or something related to writing or a particular genre.

I’ve donned different costumes through the years, but this year, I’m thankful God gave me the fun idea of dressing as a red pen.

Part of Genre Night is that we walk across the stage, introduce ourselves, and say a short blurb.

Here’s what I said:

I’m Joni Vance and I write mysteries. Tonight, I’m portraying one of the unsung heroes of the writing world.

The Red Pen.

At first, writers may groan, and hope the cap stays on and the refills run out.

But eventually, we muster gratitude, because it has the potential to make our work more compelling.

So here’s to the red pens of the world — and the skilled people who wield them.

Joni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.

May God reveal the mystery of His love in your life story.

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