History in the Making
Historical Fiction Basics and Top Ten Time Periods
Those of us who write Historical Fiction are drawn to re-imagining the past and reconstructing times gone by. History…
June 20, 2019-
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseHow Dark Is Your World?
Most Mystery/Suspense/Thriller stories are set in the real world, but the realities of that world cover a wide spectrum…
June 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeStaying the Course – Interview with Author KA Cummins
As an occasional reader of speculative fiction, I had seen the name KA Cummins in Havok Magazine. She is…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for June, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine and FreelanceInterviewing – An Article Writer’s Best Tool
One of the greatest tool we have as article writers is the interview. You do not necessarily have to…
June 14, 2019 -
Guest PostsHow Working at a Marketing Agency Has Helped My Writing
When I tell people that I make my living writing, they don’t typically think of web content for lawyers…
June 13, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementFilters. Ever wonder why they’re important?
Basically, every filter I can think of has a main purpose: Keeping junk out. Recently my husband and I…
June 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordHow Stories Cross – or Create – Borders
How do stories help us respect and cross borders of identity, place, and culture? And once we’ve crossed a…
June 10, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterHow to Help Your Creativity Thrive
Creativity doesn’t just happen. It’s not some inherent talent that some are blessed with and others are not. Creativity…
June 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Desires Behind Your Character’s Desires
When he reaches for the cookie his eyes aren’t on the cookie but on his mom in the other…
June 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifePrior Planning and Preparation?
Has an event ever “snuck up on you” and you did not feel prepared for it? I have attended…
June 6, 2019 -
ScreenwritingLights, Camera, Action
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been creative most of your life. For myself, I grew up as an…
June 4, 2019 -
Guest Posts
9 Ways to Squeeze More Writing Into Your Day
Writing takes up a lot of time, and time is our most precious commodity. If you’re struggling to fit…
June 3, 2019 -
Guest Posts
A Writer’s Legacy
As a writer, we’ll leave behind our work. Our written words, either in print or on a blog. In…
June 1, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap or May, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Able-ities
My first days in a rehabilitation hospital after my accident were some of the most difficult days of my…
May 29, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #4 – Divine Appointments
Conference season is upon us writers. With it comes euphoric highs, a whirlwind of preparation, and lightning storms of…
May 28, 2019 -
Writing for YAWhat’s a Beta Reader and Do I Need One?
All writers need feedback. Should you use a beta reader? What is a Beta Reader? The majority of people…
May 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Erin Bartels and the Erie Canal Brides Authors
Erin Bartels, accomplishes the amazing feat of weaving together three stories in her debut novel, We Hope for Better Things. The…
May 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsHook the Editor with a “Gotta Have” Title
The tension hung in the air so thick it felt like you could cut it with a knife. I…
May 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsHow To Be Consistent In Posting Your Blog Content
What motivates you to produce consistent content time after time? Is it your passion to share your heart with…
May 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryRomancing the Judge
We’re well into spring in most of the country, which means for writers, we’re also well into contest season.…
May 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Lists
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
May 22, 2019 -
Kids LitWho You Gonna Call? A Ghostwriter!
Eva Shaw, author of “Ghostwriting: How to Get Into the Business” beautifully sums up the heart of being a…
May 21, 2019 -
History in the Making
Finding Mr. Missing: Researching Period-Appropriate Technology
Envision the hero and heroine of a story. They’re tasked with finding a missing person. They’re packed. They know…
May 20, 2019