Dear Young Scribes
How to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 1
Setting is far more than the backdrop of a novel. It’s the environment that breathes life into a story. It…
June 19, 2016-
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StoryworldEducation in Storyworlds
Have you considered education? No, this isn’t an article about how to raise your kids, this is an article…
June 12, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry10 Tips for Beginning (and Expert) Poets
Are you interested in trying to write poetry for the first time? Or maybe you’ve been writing poetry but…
June 5, 2016 -
Child's CraftOvercoming Obstacles
Obstacles. Disguised in various ways, they reveal the same evil – blocks to what we want to achieve or…
June 2, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseA TRIBUTE TO A SISTER (Thomas Garet series)
Thomas watched Charles Taylor arraigned. He wanted to see it. The man looked young for a father of a…
May 24, 2016 -
History in the MakingHow the Author of Winnie-the-Pooh Inspired Me
by Sandra Merville Hart I’ve always loved Winnie-the-Pooh. The honey-loving bear captured my heart instantly as a child. I…
May 20, 2016 -
StoryworldThe Heart of Civilization
In order to write fictitious people groups into your storyworld, you’ll need to consider the civilization in which these…
May 8, 2016 -
Child's Craft, UncategorizedLet Jesus Do His Thing
I traveled to India with Samaritan’s Feet earlier this year, which I’ve already shared a few experiences in this…
May 6, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Consonance: The Sound of Poetry II
How you create sound in your poetry will make it bloom or wilt. The whole purpose of a poem…
May 5, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative FictionPreparing for a Conference
Preparing for a Conference So you have respectable goals, and you’ve paid for the conference. Now it’s time you…
April 27, 2016 -
History in the MakingSurprising Friends for the Historical Author
By Sandra Merville Hart Let’s face it. Historical authors spend many hours researching – perhaps as much time as…
April 19, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense
A STRANGER IN MY HEART (Thomas Garet series)
Local stations went agog with the news. A stranger in town gunned down by Ellicott City resident, Charles Taylor.…
April 18, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Create & Maintain a Blog to Build a Readership: Part 1
Savannah asked, “Do you have any tips for people who are new to blogging or would like to start?”…
April 12, 2016 -
Child's CraftWhat Children’s Publishers Want
What do children’s publishers want? That is the question that all children’s writers long to have answered. What is…
April 11, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative FictionSetting Goals for a Conference
Setting Goals for a Conference Hello, my fantastic reader. It’s come to my attention that the season of writing…
April 7, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Found Poetry: Poetic Forms I
In honor of National Poetry Month (April), I thought we could take a few moments to explore writing a…
April 5, 2016 -
StoryworldSci-Fi Military Technology
Last month we talked about military technology and how it can be just as important in a fantasy book…
April 3, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized
Writing is like crossing the streets of India
I traveled to Hyderabad, India recently and we had one day of sightseeing and shopping in the city. This…
March 31, 2016 -
History in the MakingA Hidden Treasure for Historical Writers
By Sandra Merville Hart Maps are hidden treasure for historical writers. If you haven’t used this key source of…
March 16, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense
DEFENDER (Thomas Garet series)
The Elicott City main street and hub bubbled with activity. People knocking off from work marched up and down…
March 13, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
StoryworldFantasy Military Technology
Military technology is an important consideration when writing speculative fiction, but sci-fi authors aren’t the only ones who need…
March 6, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Alliteration: The Sound of Poetry I
One unique attribute of poetry is the way it sounds. Using special techniques, such as alliteration, can bring your poems to life…
March 5, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized
Questions Childen’s Writers Should be Asking
When I was in India recently, our team leader told of an Indian child who asked her if the…
February 29, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative Fiction3 Ways to Keep Writing
3 Ways To Keep Writing WARNING: This post is not meant to stress you, and if all…
February 28, 2016
