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Anne Peterson

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Anne Peterson is a poet, speaker and published author of 15 books, including her memoir, Broken: A Story of Abuse, Survival, and Hope. She has also authored and published children's books as well as poetry books. In addition Anne has published Bible Studies as well as over 40 articles with christianbiblestudies.com/Today’s Christian Woman. Anne is a regular contributor to Crosswalk.com as well as medium.com.

Anne's tagline is "Life is hard, so I write words to make it softer."

Writers need to write about what they know. Anne knows grief. Having lost her mother, her father, and 3 of her siblings and most recently her baby granddaughter, Anne is well acquainted with grief. She wants those who have lost loved ones to know they are not alone whic ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Anne Peterson When I feel my writing is blocked I keep writing, even if it's just the words, "I don't know what to write," over and over again. I find that eventual…moreWhen I feel my writing is blocked I keep writing, even if it's just the words, "I don't know what to write," over and over again. I find that eventually the words that seem to be trapped will get freed. Don't edit as you write. When you edit you are using the non-creative part of your brain. First, let it all out. You can edit it later. Let those words come rushing out. Then you can decide who will stay, and which words you will call back for another time.(less)

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Anne Peterson The best thing about being a writer for me is knowing that what I put on paper may affect other people. It may encourage them, it may educate them, or…moreThe best thing about being a writer for me is knowing that what I put on paper may affect other people. It may encourage them, it may educate them, or it may motivate them. One thing I do hope is that they will somehow be changed, or made aware of something new. I want my writing to make a difference in people's lives.(less)

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Average rating: 4.02 · 209 ratings · 48 reviews · 30 distinct works • Similar authors

	Broken: A Story of Abuse and Survival 3.79 avg rating — 116 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Emma's Wish 4.71 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Always There: Finding God's comfort through loss 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sonny Follows His Heart 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Crooked House 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Droplets: Poetry for Those in Grief 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lulu's Lunch by Anne Peterson (Goodreads Author), Jordan Delgadillo (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Adrenal Reset Crash Course: Effective Diet & Exercise Solution for Adrenal Fatigue by Anne Peterson (Goodreads Author), William Lee (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vegan (Go & Stay) Manual 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Real Love: Guaranteed to Last 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“A Magnet I seem to have a magnet that’s deep inside my head, and I repel what’s positive and keep what’s bad instead.”
― Anne Peterson, Broken: A Story of Abuse and Survival

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