Specs: Speculative Fiction
Committed Writer or Dabbler?
Hey guys, I wanted to kick this whole thing off by welcoming you to the ranks. (Though I’m sure…
July 23, 2017-
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Child's CraftOne Reason I Write for Children by Jean Matthew Hall
Why do you write for Children? To be famous? To teach children the truth? To evangelize children? To fulfill…
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Magazine and FreelanceWrite to Inspire-Terry Whalin
When we consider various markets for our magazine writing, often we neglect the market right before our eyes—the inspirational,…
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Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldA Drop of Evil in your Storyworld
If you’re writing a novel, you can’t do so without a healthy dose of tension. Whatever the protagonist’s goal…
July 9, 2017 -
StoryworldWar of Worldcraft: Two approaches to World Creation
Well, it took God six days to complete the one you’re living in, so don’t expect to make yours in one day.
July 8, 2017
Worlds are complicated things, and in order to make one believable, you’ll need to take into consideration a whole host of things from politics to geography. -
Fantasy-Sci-FiFantasy Flash Fiction 101- Laura Zimmerman
Fantasy Flash Fiction 101 Could you write a story in 500 words? What about 100? Flash fiction is a…
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ScreenwritingFrom Script to Stage-Jim Tippins
From Script to Stage/Screen INTERIOR. ICE CREAM PARLOR – DAYTIME Myrtle Beach in the Summer The directions in the…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingPut the Horse in the Theater and the Cow on the Roof -How to write sales copy that gets results
Did I ever tell you about the time my grandfather rode a horse down the center aisle of a…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseMYOPIA – LILY 4 (Final Part)
Running from the beast had never been my plan. I had thought he would be my final stop, but…
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Child's CraftTips for Getting Published
I’ve been asked multiple times by others hoping to get published what tips I had for getting published. Here…
June 20, 2017 -
Copywrite/Advertising
Why I’m Jealous of Carlton Hughes And 5 Things Copywriters Can Learn from Him
The Internet is swooning over Carlton Hughes. As of this writing, Carlton’s last comedy writing article here on…
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Magazine and FreelanceJobs in your “Inbox” and more
Magazine writing jobs sent straight to your inbox? Yes, it is true. I get them every morning. So how…
June 12, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
DON’T PANIC. INTERVIEW By: Terry Whalin
For most magazine articles, I need information beyond what I have myself. To gather this information, I will…
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Fantasy-Sci-Fi, Specs: Speculative Fiction, StoryworldLove and Marriage and Storyworlds
So, I’m going to be talking about sex today. Again. My last article on the subject had more to…
June 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow New Writers Can Build an Impressive Writing Resume with Zero Experience
Aspiring authors are frequently advised to build a writing resume in effort catch the attention of an agent or…
June 8, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Secret to a Good Sidekick
The beloved “sidekick.” Han had Chewy. Frodo had Samwise. Harry had Ron and Hermione. Captain Kirk had Spock.…
June 6, 2017 -
Copywrite/Advertising
A Guide to Starting Your Copywriting Career Or 5 Ways to Make 6 Figures on the Beach (maybe)
Have you heard the online buzz about copywriting? Make $100,000 a year writing! A laptop and an Internet…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense
PROVIDENCE – LILY 3
I couldn’t believe it! The stupid frog refused to become a prince for me. Moving on, I decided to…
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History in the MakingDialogue Contractions in Historical Novels
by Sandra Merville Hart Historical novelists research ways of life, events, fashion, and a myriad of other topics.…
May 21, 2017 -
Child's CraftGet in Here!
My husband and I recently spent a few days in Napa Valley. We stayed in a quaint Bed and…
May 20, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
Ideas for Getting Info for Your Magazine Article
If you’ve never done an interview with someone else, the thought can be frightening. I want to take…
May 12, 2017 -
StoryworldThe End of Civilization
Recently, a friend of mine asked me if western civilization was at the end of its life cycle. It’s…
May 11, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Four Ways to Give your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character A Name
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This famous line, taken from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,”…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspensePERSEVERANCE – LILY 2
After the whole “Frozen” saga at the ball, my life returned to normal. Normal in the sense that my…
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Copywrite/Advertising
SEO? SEM? PPC? I need an LOA.-Holland Webb
Nothing freezes your brain faster than a series of meetings on the minutiae of government grant management. Trust me.…
April 25, 2017
