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    Four Ways to Recover from a Writers Conference by MR Shupp

    Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Enlightened. I struggled to stay awake on the drive home from the Ohio Christian Writers Conference, my…

    November 16, 2017
  • Tour

    Blog Tour-Caroline George

    Caroline, please tell us about your most Recent Book The Vestige revolves around the questions: What if the end…

    November 15, 2017
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    A Teen’s Take on Writers Conferences by Ashley Schaller

    You saw a listing for a writing conference. It looks amazing. You’re excited, then doubts creep in. Am I…

    November 14, 2017
  • Genre, Magazine and Freelance

    Five Ways to Turn Off An Editor

    Normally in these articles about magazine writing, I focus on positive ways to make a difference. From my years…

    November 13, 2017
  • Writers Chat

    Ohio Christian Writers Conference Recap with Our Attendees

    This week we have a recap of the inaugural Ohio Christian Writers Conference as the attendees discuss the ins…

    November 9, 2017
  • Dear Young Scribes

    How to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference

    I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…

    November 9, 2017
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    Building Your Writing Muscles

    I heard my seven-year-old grandson moaning on the mat below the climbing peg-board. I went to see if he…

    November 8, 2017
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    The Highs and Lows of Fantasy Sub-Genres

    “Oh, you’re a fantasy writer? I love ‘The Lord of the Rings.’” “I don’t write that kind of fantasy.”…

    November 7, 2017
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    Vigorous Writing: Powering Your Prose with Fast-Twitch Verbs

    By Doug Peterson Glass breaks. But even better, glass shatters. A knife cuts. But even better, a knife slashes.…

    November 5, 2017
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    Self-Care for Writers with April Carpenter

    Special guest April Carpenter shares how writers can take care of themselves during the hustle and bustle of the…

    November 3, 2017
  • A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, Support

    Dunking the Differences

    I love Oreos. Milk’s favorite cookies are great on their own, but they’re over the top when combined with…

    November 2, 2017
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    Milady’s Pen for Posterity

    The well-born lay woman . . . led a much freer and fuller life than her sister in religion.…

    November 2, 2017
  • Bestsellers

    BESTSELLING AUTHOR- MATTHEW HAWK ELDRIDGE

      Can you share a little about your recent book – My most recent published novel is called The…

    November 1, 2017
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    The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Securing Great Clients

    Career success as a freelance copywriter depends on your ability to secure the right clients. If your clients cost…

    October 30, 2017
  • Screenwriting

    From Script to Stage/Screen Part 4

    From Script to Stage/Screen Part 4 We have explored four of the major responsibilities placed upon any director in…

    October 29, 2017
  • Praying the WRITE prayer with Cherrilynn Bisbano at www.almostanauthor.com
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    Skillshare with Shelley Hitz

    Author coach and creative Shelley Hitz shared her experience with the platform Skillshare, how it has helped her creativity…

    October 26, 2017
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    Your Own Best Advice

    by Tina Hunt Two of my “go to” counseling statements are: so how’s that working for you?; and if…

    October 26, 2017
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    On Writing: 3 Antidotes to Fear

    The writing life stands poised to strike fear into the most steadfast heart—launching arrows of self-doubt, rejection-terror, and insecurity.…

    October 24, 2017
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    Romancing Your Story

    Writing Romance 101 – Five Basic Elements

    Girl Meets Boy. Lots of problems. Finally, Girl Gets Boy. That’s my new formula for romance writing. Most readers…

    October 23, 2017
  • Guest post archive

    Why Teen Writers are Spider-Man Stephanie Kehr

    I started working as a professional writer when I was seventeen. So completely captured by the craft, I made the…

    October 22, 2017
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    CATEGORIES OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS PART 2 By Jean Matthew Hall

    Last month we shared Part 1 about the categories assigned to children’s books. We’ll now share more details about…

    October 21, 2017
  • Talking Character

    Confused Characters Who Don’t Confuse Readers

    The trickiest part about conveying confusion is to convey it clearly, without confusing the reader.  Ann Hood in Creating…

    October 20, 2017
  • Writers Chat

    An In-depth Look Into Book Proposals

    Hartline Literary Jr. Agent Cherrilynn Bisbano shares an in-depth look into the world of book proposals. Join us! Writers…

    October 19, 2017
  • Grammar and Grace

    Ready for Another Serving of Prepositions?

    Have you memorized the list of prepositions yet? Trust me, quickly recognizing prepositions will help you in the long…

    October 18, 2017
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    Intro to Technical Writing

    Technical writing is a different kind of writing. As a matter of fact, it is a very different kind…

    October 16, 2017
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