Uncategorized, Writer Encouragement
Hawks Seeking Prey
Elaine Marie Cooper On the way to meet a friend for coffee the other day, my eye caught a…
February 7, 2017-
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UncategorizedWeave Your Advertising Copy Like a Strand of DNA-by Holland Webb
I was one of those early readers your child psychologist warned you about. All my pals lived between…
January 11, 2017 -
UncategorizedA3 Book Release-Legacy of Deer Run by Elaine Marie Cooper
Next week I will take a long and worshipful moment to count my blessings. The third and final book…
December 1, 2016 -
UncategorizedPitch Your Magazine Ideas with a Query
The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment? Which magazines…
October 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedOpen That Door!
“Hello, this is Carlton your Doorman.” The often-heard but never seen character was a staple of my childhood in…
October 5, 2016 -
UncategorizedTheir, There, They’re
Their are writing problems I’d like to talk about, weather your a seasoned writer or not. There problems that…
August 23, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementBe Careful How You Live
Elaine Marie Cooper “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of…
August 18, 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 -
UncategorizedDaily Rituals and Creative Energy
For years daily rituals have fascinated me. Was there a secret to the creative energy found in writers, poets,…
August 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedWhen an Asset Becomes a Liability
The setting sold us. A property with mature trees and a creek running behind it. Even in March, with…
July 25, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementExpert Gardeners – Expert Editors
Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…
July 23, 2016 -
UncategorizedCoffee Confessions
I recently attended Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in lovely Black Mountain, North Carolina. This event is…
July 12, 2016 -
Truth Be Told, UncategorizedFill ‘Er Up
A pastor friend of mine had come through a really rough stretch and was reexamining his call. A counselor…
July 9, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedThe Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story
By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…
July 6, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Tour, UncategorizedBlog Tour- Morgan L. Busse
What is the title of your latest book, Morgan? Tainted. Please give us an overview. What Happens When Your…
June 15, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedConfused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
June 11, 2016 -
UncategorizedIt’s All Good in the ‘Hood
The meme says it all: “We still want to go to the Land of Make-Believe.” It shows Mister Rogers…
June 9, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedWriting for Magazines: Conducting Interviews
By Doug Peterson Whenever I show up to interview a source for a magazine story, it must look like…
June 4, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedWinds and Waves of Inspiration
Are you a writer who hasn’t written a word? How many waves of inspiration flow thru your mind before…
May 31, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedMaking a List and Checking It Twice
The other day I was waiting on my son to get out of an event, and, because I was…
May 11, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 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 -
The Creative Tool Kit, Uncategorized
3 Simple Ways to Boost Creativity
Welcome to The Creativity Kit! Each month tips and tools to help boost your creativity skills will be found…
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5 For Writing, UncategorizedWhere is the Best Spot for Writing?
By Doug Peterson Whenever I see somebody writing in a noisy coffee shop, tapping away on a laptop, I…
May 2, 2016
