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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 StoryWriting 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…
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Guest post archiveWhy 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…
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UncategorizedCATEGORIES 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 CharacterConfused 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 ChatAn 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 GraceReady 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 -
Guest post archive
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 -
TourBlog Tour-Debbie Reece
Please tell us about your most Recent Book: “The Christmas Pumpkin” and “The Worst Day Ever!,” are illustrated children’s…
October 15, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Becoming a Reader-Centric Writer By Cathy Fyock
Have you ever picked up a book and after a few pages, put it down saying, “This isn’t…
October 14, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceMAGAZINE WRITERS WANTED – BY W. TERRY WHALIN
As a long-time writer for magazines and a former magazine editor, there are some basic truths about publishing in…
October 13, 2017 -
Writers Chat
Personal Branding & Marketing Best Practices
In this Writers Chat episode, award-winning author and MFA student in Communications: New Media and Marketing Bethany Jett shares…
October 12, 2017 -
A Pinch of PoetryThe Music of Poetry
A poet must choose his words for sound as well as meaning. You could call it verbal music. When…
October 12, 2017 -
Dear Young Scribes
Balancing the Elements of Fiction – Part 1
Have you ever noticed how some authors tend to focus too much on writing certain fiction elements, yet ignore…
October 9, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementShades of Darkness
Elaine Marie Cooper I walked in my house the other day after a long car trip, and was surprised…
October 8, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiTeaching Your Characters to Fight Write- Laura L. Zimmerman
Do your characters fight right? Action is often a big part of the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Your story…
October 7, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedYee-Haw, Little Kitties!
I am the children’s pastor at my church, and yesterday was “Kids Day” during the worship service. That means…
October 6, 2017 -
Writers ChatPractical Tips to Create Explosive Growth on Twitter
In this Writers Chat conversation, author Victoria Duerstock shares practical tips on how she grew her Twitter following 400%…
October 5, 2017 -
ScreenwritingFrom Script to Stage/Screen 3
In our first article, we looked at how research was vital to prepare any director to present a script…
October 4, 2017 -
Writers ChatHow to Rock Radio
In this interview with Anitra Parmele, you’ll learn how to be an excellent radio host guest and handle your interviews…
October 2, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorHrotsvitha—Lessons from a Medieval Playwright
Until the last century, men dominated the realms of literature, letters, and learning. We read nothing of women exchanging…
October 2, 2017 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Tosca Lee
Welcome Tosca, can you share a little about your recent book – Firstborn is the sequel to The Progeny—a…
October 1, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCaseCreating Extraordinary Characters––Wrap-Up
It’s been a L-O-N-G series, but I wanted to especially focus in on different tools you can use to…
September 30, 2017 -
Copywrite/Advertising5 Elements of Storytelling
Once Upon a Time: Trade Secrets of Copywriting from Ancient Near Eastern Storytellers The internet is abuzz with storytelling.…
September 29, 2017 -
Grammar and GracePrepositions?
We’re continuing with the parts of speech with a discussion about prepositions. These words never change their form. They…
September 28, 2017