Flash Fiction-Splickety
Emotion in Flash Fiction: How to Pack a Punch in 1,000 Words or Less
“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott…
September 15, 2016-
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Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and Devotions10 Places to Find Life-Changing Illustrations-Leigh Powers
Good teachers are also good storytellers. Stories capture our attention and imagination. They make us laugh, relieving tension. They…
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A Pinch of PoetryWhat is Poetry- Darlo O. Gemeinhardt
The term poetry comes from the medieval Latin poetia, from Latin poeta ‘poet’. It usually refers to the written…
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StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
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Magazine and FreelanceHow to Increase Your Publications Odds-Terry Whalin
by Terry Whalin The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment?…
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Dear Young ScribesPros & Cons of Signing with a Small Press
I was sixteen when I attended my first writing conference. My goal wasn’t to find a publisher; in fact,…
September 9, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Doctor Knows Best- Laura L. Zimmerman
by Laura Zimmerman Allons-y! Say these words and any Doctor Who fan will be able to tell you the…
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A Pinch of PoetryTanka: Poetic Forms III
Today we are going to look at another short form of Japanese poetry known as tanka. The short form…
August 31, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized10 suggestions to overcoming writing obstacles
We discussed the first three suggestion to overcoming writing obstacles in an earlier blog. Run, walk, exercise – stir…
August 17, 2016 -
StoryworldThe Speed of Communication – in Space
Last month we discussed various methods of communication in a fantasy realm. The general idea was that you can’t…
August 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsHow to Build Your Theological Library on a Budget
The president of our seminary used to tell us that we needed over 1,500 books in our personal library…
August 12, 2016 -
Magazine and Freelance
First Things First
By: Terry Whalin Many people want to publish their writing. After working as a magazine editor for years plus…
August 11, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte's Web – Part 3
by Sandra Merville Hart Two months ago we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and…
August 8, 2016 -
Flash Fiction-Splickety, Genre
Flash Fiction Endings: Satisfy Me, Baby
Flash Fiction Endings: Satisfy Me, Baby By: Teddi Deppner In fiction, readers are looking for a vicarious experience. Every…
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Specs: Speculative Fiction3-Step Plan for A SPEC-tacular Audience
3-Step Plan for A SPEC-tacular Audience By now you have already noticed the play on words, and I’ll admit…It…
July 28, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseMARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
The natural cascade soothed Mary and many days she walked by as she prayed and sought the mind of…
July 26, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 2
Once you’ve chosen the setting of your book—which we discussed in Part 1 of this series—it’s important to spend…
July 21, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Haiku: Poetic Forms II
We’re going to explore a very short Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. This type of poem reflects a simpler…
July 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and Devotions
Don’t Let Hebrew Make a Donkey Out of You
by Leigh Powers The speaker lost me at the donkey. He was a charismatic, engaging speaker who made…
July 14, 2016 -
StoryworldThe Speed of Communication
Written forms of communication have existed since the first man decided to scratch something on a cave wall, allowing…
July 10, 2016 -
Child's CraftWandering Aimlessly in Writing
Have you ever wandered aimlessly in your writing? A friend asked me the other day what I was working…
July 5, 2016 -
Genre, Mastering Middle GradeWhat is Middle Grade, Anyway?
What is Middle Grade, Anyway? by Kelli McKinney When I tell someone I write middle grade fantasy, usually their response…
July 1, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative FictionFollowing Up After a Conference
Following Up After a Conference Well hey! You made it to part three! O thou hast come far… seriously…
June 28, 2016 -
History in the Making
What I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 1
by Sandra Merville Hart I wanted to instill a love of reading in my daughter from a young…
June 26, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseWELCOME HOME (Thomas Garet series)
He snapped and got into real dark moods a lot, but at least he stayed. She had been irresistibly…
June 24, 2016
