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  • Book Proposals

    Make a Lasting First Impression

    In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…

    December 25, 2018
  • Blogging Basics

    7 Ways To Make Your Blog Shine

    The saying, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression” holds true in the blogging world.…

    December 24, 2018
  • Romancing Your Story

    Getting Inside the Romantic Hero’s Head—Part III

    Have you ever wondered what the opposite sex is thinking while you’re thinking? Men, as a rule, think in…

    December 23, 2018
  • The Picky Pen

    How to Edit Your Character

    We’re heading into a New Year. Perhaps you’ve finished a novel during Nanowrimo. Maybe you’re plotting a new story…

    December 22, 2018
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    Christmas Grief

    Christmas is usually crammed full of jingle bells and jolly times. But not always, and not for everyone. Just…

    December 21, 2018
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    History in the Making

    Discovering Personalities of Historical Characters with the Enneagram

    My recent novels are about two women who lived four thousand years ago, Hagar and Sarah. Their stories are…

    December 20, 2018
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    Stand Alone

    Are you hesitant to stand alone – to risk being unpopular, rejected, or mocked? Do you hold back with…

    December 19, 2018
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    Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    Elements of Suspense: Add Tension by Stretching the Moment

    Tension is the unresolved conflict in a story that keeps a reader turning pages. All scenes need tension, from…

    December 17, 2018
  • Mastering Middle Grade

    The Writer’s Gift of Intention

    Somewhere between Christmas pageant rehearsal, decorating the tree, shopping, and making travel preparations, a still, small voice whispers. The…

    December 16, 2018
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    Writers Chat Recap for December, Part 1

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…

    December 15, 2018
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    Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Writers

    When checking to make sure you have gifts for everyone on your list, you may find that your author…

    December 14, 2018
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    Just for Christmas

    Do you have a favorite Christmas poem? I’ve always liked “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I hope Mr. Moore…

    December 13, 2018
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    The Economics of Publishing

    I don’t think many authors have a clue about how rugged the economic terrain is for the average publishing…

    December 12, 2018
  • Encouragement

    Join Critique Groups

    It was 2013 and I’d become desperate to find a critique group. Most successful writers I knew had at…

    December 11, 2018
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    I’m a Superstar!

    Living with a disability is never an easy thing, but there are times when it is more difficult than…

    December 9, 2018
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    The Intentional Writer

    Do You Consume Art Wisely?

    Remember that old saying, You are what you eat? Just as the food we consume affects the overall health…

    December 8, 2018
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    The Perfect Blend of History and Fantasy

    Historical fantasy is a genre growing in popularity. Many famous historical figures have earned themselves a retelling of their…

    December 7, 2018
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    A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    Hey, you! Can you hear me?

    The other day in my Interpersonal Communication class, we talked about “acoustic space,” which is the distance your voice…

    December 6, 2018
  • A3 Contributor Book Release

    Rose’s Redemption by Donna L.H. Smith

    Hot off the Press! Rose’s Redemption, by A3 Managing Editor Donna L.H. Smith, is now available on Amazon. Donna…

    December 5, 2018
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    The End?

    Recently a fellow aspiring screenwriter reached out to me on social media. She was having problems with figuring out…

    December 4, 2018
  • My Writing Journey

    I Never Meant to Become a Writer

    Once upon a time I was a frazzled mom of toddlers paging through a parenting magazine in a brief…

    December 3, 2018
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    Mildred Wirt Benson: Woman Writer Whodunit

    I’ve decked the halls at the Ross Ranch with all manner of Christmas splendors, adorning trees and every random…

    December 2, 2018
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    BEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Karen Witemeyer

    Can you share a little about your recent book? My latest release is a novella collection called The Christmas…

    December 1, 2018
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    Writers Chat Recap for November, Part 2

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…

    November 30, 2018
  • Songwriting

    How to Defeat the Dreaded, Highly Feared Monster We Call Writer’s Block

    I hate to admit it, but writer’s block is just as prevalent in songwriting as it is in fiction…

    November 28, 2018
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