Blogging Basics
Five Key Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging
Beginning bloggers face a steep learning curve that can seem overwhelming. Because there’s so much to learn, it’s easy…
April 25, 2016-
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Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists—Part II
Last time we talked about all the elements needed to create a stunning plot twist. This time, we’ll talk…
April 23, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingGod Uses Your Writing in Your Writing Ministry
The title of this post sounds ridiculous I know. I’m sure this article will get flagged by the A3…
April 21, 2016 -
Talking CharacterWhat’s In A Name?
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. Perhaps…
April 13, 2016 -
Developing Your Writer's Voice, UncategorizedFind Your Writer’s Voice Through Blogging
I enjoy blogging about the Appalachian mountains where I live. My blog speaks to the traditions, faith, lifestyle, and…
April 8, 2016 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, UncategorizedTop 5 Posts for Every Travel Writer
“My last point about getting started as a writer: do something first, good or bad, successful or not, and…
April 4, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingYou Already Have a Writing Team
Like me you are probably trying to build a support team for your writing — a reading group, a…
March 26, 2016 -
Talking Character
Surprise Them with a Twist
Characters who violate a stereotype are interesting; by surprising us they pique our interest, make us want to explore.…
March 17, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists – Part I
Plot Twists [bctt tweet=”Four elements to plot twists: 1) unexpected, 2) inevitable, 3) an escalation of what preceded it,…
March 11, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
March 8, 2016 -
Developing Your Writer's Voice, Uncategorized
A Simple Exercise for Finding Your Writer’s Voice
Many of us belong to writers groups that meet regularly with the goal of honing our writing skills, finding…
March 7, 2016 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, Uncategorized
5 Sites with 24 of the BEST Travel Blogs, Websites, and Apps
As much as I’d like to say that the following travel sites are in celebration of the renewal of…
March 2, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCase
Don’t Break Promises to Readers
Nearly two years ago, when I finished my Craftsman class with DiAnn Mills, she recommended I get a book entitled…
February 25, 2016 -
5 For WritingLocation, Location, Location: Doing Novel Research On-Site
NOTE—Doug Peterson’s previous blog, Do Your Research Right When You’re Writing Historical Fiction, discussed his research habits. This…
February 23, 2016 -
Talking Character
The Power of a Single Detail
In her book The Resolution for Women, Priscilla Shirer tells a story about a tassel. She was in the…
February 21, 2016 -
Things Every Writer Should Know, Writer EncouragementGetting Reviews Part 1
by Elaine Marie Cooper Many authors, both new and the more experienced, get discouraged when hunting for knowledgeable readers…
February 17, 2016 -
Blogging BasicsThree Problems With Comparison for New Bloggers
Particularly for new writers beginning the blogging journey, comparison can kill confidence and create problems. New bloggers often struggle with…
February 16, 2016 -
Developing Your Writer's Voice, Uncategorized
Resources for Finding Your Writer’s Voice
“I write only because there is a voice within me that will not be still.” –Sylvia Plath Are there…
February 14, 2016 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101
When the Love of Travel Takes On a New Meaning
There is no denying that February is the month of L-O-V-E so let’s do something a little different. Okay,…
February 13, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingCharacter Over Completion
I work like a mad scientist. When I am working on a writing project I am all in —…
February 8, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedDo Your Research Right When You’re Writing Historical Fiction
I’m not sure what historical novelists did before the advent of the Internet. What takes a matter of minutes…
January 22, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingFiction Writers are Teachers Too
Christian nonfiction writers receive all the credit for being the biblical and spiritual teachers. If we want to learn…
January 20, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorMore Is Caught Than Taught: A Fun Way to Develop Comedic Voice
More is caught than taught. This truism haunted me as I raised three impressionable children. Now it inspires me as…
January 19, 2016
