Talking Character
Which Comes First, Plot Or Character?
Plot and character. Two halves of any great story. Both are critical, whether you are telling a character-driven literary…
January 20, 2018-
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Writers ChatHow to Prepare for a Writers Conference
In this Writer’s Chat, Cherrilynn Bisbano and Victoria Duerstock share behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to help you maximize your…
January 18, 2018 -
TourBlog Tour Interview-Dennis Bailey
Please tell us about your most Recent Book It’s titled Army of God and it’s set against the…
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Genre, Mastering Middle GradeEnjoy the Story: An Interview w/Author Matthew Brough, By Kell McKinney
Matt Brough is a lot of things. He’s a father, a husband, a pastor, and a sports fan. He’s…
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Magazine and FreelanceWrite An Evergreen Magazine Article by W. Terry Whalin
What if you could write a magazine article which could be published year after year in different publications? These…
January 13, 2018 -
Writers ChatPraying the W.R.I.T.E. Prayer with Cherrilynn Bisbano
Enjoy this inaugural episode of the 2018 Writers Chats, where we start the year off right – with prayer!…
January 11, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementCourage
Today I’m feeling like the cowardly lion from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—I need courage. Courage to face a…
January 11, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiA New Year for Fantasy and Sci-fi by Laura Zimmerman
It’s a new year. For some writers it is an opportunity to pick up a previous work that had…
January 9, 2018 -
Guest post archiveHOW THE LAMBS ROAR-By Martin Johnson. Interview with Brian Bird
As an English major in the 90s, I was excited to learn my craft and be creative. However,…
January 7, 2018 -
Book ProposalsProposal Do’s and Don’ts
Why was my proposal rejected? As a submissions reader, I now understand why my past book proposal was not…
January 6, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeGotta Have Goals
It’s a new year, and we all know what that means: resolutions! Love them or hate them, we all…
January 6, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorWomen Bluestockings by Kathryn Ross
When Benjamin Stillingfleet rejected the norms of 18th century polite society, for the graver pursuits of learning and literature—and…
January 3, 2018 -
BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – DiAnn Mills
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with…
January 1, 2018 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingHow Laryngitis Makes You a Better Copywriter by Holland Webb
I didn’t speak until I was three years old. To everyone’s relief, I finally talked and did so in…
December 30, 2017 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseMeghan’s Choice by Donna L.H. Smith
Meghan’s Choice, is Donna L.H. Smith’s debut novel. Donna serves A3 as a regular columnist since the beginning, first…
December 28, 2017 -
Guest post archiveCleaning Out My Closets: By Rachel Hofstetter
Why is it that closets have become a place where we store our junk? About this time every year,…
December 27, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Shifting the Paradigm by Rob Burnside
I am not a music critic – that would be a dream job for me, to listen to music…
December 27, 2017 -
Genre, SongwritingIntroduction to Creative Songwriting by Matthew Hawk Eldridge
When we think of creative writing, we often think of novels, short stories, poetry, or even screenplays. But perhaps…
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WARFARE!, Write for His GloryOne Body, Many Parts by Mary G. Scro
Can you imagine what life would be like if you had 4 eyes but no nose or mouth? Or…
December 26, 2017 -
Truth Be Told
No More Ideas Down The Drain By Tina Hunt
…make the most of every opportunity. (Colossians 4:5b, NLT) Most of my best ideas come when I’m in the…
December 26, 2017 -
Guest post archive
An Inspiring Legacy-The Gift of a Father: By Caleb Walton
Dad was the creative genius in our family. His fingers drew cartoons on paper napkins and released lullabies from…
December 25, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.Navigating the Writer-Editor Relationship
Ah, at last! The proposal and manuscript is complete, polished, and sent. A contract is offered and joyfully signed.…
December 24, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101 – Crafting the Heroine Part II
We’re still building a heroine named Susie. We don’t know too much about her yet.[bctt tweet=”Creating a Great Romance…
December 23, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Four Reasons I Attend an Annual Writing Conference (And You Should Too) by Linda Shenton Matchett
My husband and I don’t live check-to-check, but we also don’t have lots of extra money. However, one thing…
December 22, 2017 -
Child's CraftCelebrate! by Jean Hall
I’ve been baking for a couple of weeks now. The wonderful aromas of spices, sugar and chocolates fill my…
December 21, 2017