Dear Young Scribes
5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
November 8, 2016-
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Fantasy-Sci-FiMagic and Miracles in the Fantasy World
“Mama, today I learned that Jesus used magic to heal the lame man!” My five-year-old daughter bounced on her…
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ScreenwritingTHE EMOTIONAL GLUE THAT BINDS US TO STORY
Almost an Author welcomes Tim Long to the A3 family. He is the new columnist for Screenwriting. There is…
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History in the MakingDon’t Say
I watched a movie set in the 1800s recently where a child said, “Cool!” He didn’t refer to the…
October 21, 2016 -
Child's CraftThe E’s of Writing for Children
The E’s of writing for children does not equate with ease of writing for children, but includes elements to…
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A Pinch of PoetryHow to Read a Poem
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word…
October 11, 2016 -
StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
October 11, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
October 9, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Fantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?
What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseHOW I LOST ANN
The company’s policy was quite clear about office relationships. “Fraternising of any kind, especially romantic, is prohibited in this…
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Child's CraftKeeping it Fresh
I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…
September 21, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 2
by Sandra Merville Hart Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…
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Flash Fiction-SplicketyEmotion 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 -
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…
September 14, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
What 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…
September 11, 2016 -
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?…
September 10, 2016 -
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-Fi
The 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…
September 2, 2016 -
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 Making
What 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
