Guest post archive
Five Principles to Follow When Blogging for Teens-Josiah DeGraff
For the past five years, I’ve been blogging for teenage fiction writers. As the editor-in-chief of an online magazine…
September 27, 2017-
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Guest post archive
Set You Free-Martin Johnson
As an English major in college, I was eager to put my skills to work… I wanted to create…
September 26, 2017 -
Writing with HumorBob Hostettler – The Making of a Humorous Writer (And How You Can Become One Too)
Author, speaker, and overall funny man Bob Hostettler has cost me too much money. He keeps writing books. And…
September 25, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCaseCreating Extraordinary Characters –– Part V
In this series, we’re looking at personalities, how to develop them, and where to look for more information about…
September 23, 2017 -
UncategorizedBe Aware of What You Know
I once heard on Dan Miller’s 48 Days podcast something along the lines of “You already know what you…
September 22, 2017 -
Child's CraftCATEGORIES OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS PART 1 By Jean Matthew Hall
Book Genres specify the types of literature that share certain common aspects. Genres include mystery, romance, historical fiction,…
September 21, 2017 -
Writers ChatThe Inside Scoop on Writing for Chicken Soup
In this conversation, 18-time published contributor for Chicken Soup for the Soul Tracy Crump shares tips and guidelines for getting…
September 20, 2017 -
Talking CharacterAre Your Characters Too Consistent?
Do you always tell the truth? Do you use the same tone and vocabulary when speaking to your friends…
September 20, 2017 -
Guest post archive
The Looming Conference: Turn writing giants into enemies too big to miss.
In the weeks before a conference, my excitement and happy thoughts twist into nervous doubts. What if I get…
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Guest post archive
Wearing Confidence: A Writer’s Wardrobe Must-Haves: Kathryn Ross
Got challenges? Don’t we all. Life is filled with obstacles on the pathway to realizing our goals and purposes.…
September 18, 2017 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedVigorous Writing: Don’t Let Useless Words Drag You Down
I’m old enough to remember when Olympic sprinters wore baggy shorts. But if you look at the world’s greatest…
September 15, 2017 -
Writers ChatSerious Writer Secrets + Pros & Cons of Publishing
In this conversation, literary agent and award-winning author Cyle Young shares the difference between a writer and an author,…
September 13, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceHow to Write What the Editor Wants: by Terry Whalin
When you boil it down to the basics, writers and editors are both seeking the same thing: excellent writing. …
September 13, 2017 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseBOOK RELEASE-STILL WATERS by Lindsey P. Brackett
Lindsey P. Brackett’s debut novel, Still Waters, releases September 8, 2017. Published with Firefly Southern Fiction, an imprint of…
September 8, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Trouble with Portals-Laura Zimmerman
Do portals that move your character to another time and place work within modern storytelling? This is the question…
September 7, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeYou Can’t Make Them All
One of my favorite quotes is “Learn from the mistakes of others; you can never live long enough to…
September 6, 2017 -
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5 Steps for Beginning Authors-Heather Kreke
You’ve decided to take your writing from a hobby to a professional level. That’s great, but where do you…
September 3, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101––Part I
So, you think you want to write a romance? It’s a great genre. [bctt tweet=”We all love fairy tales…
September 2, 2017 -
BestsellersBEST SELLING AUTHOR- ACE COLLINS
Welcome, Ace. Can you share a little about your recent book – The Cat’s Eye came out in August…
September 1, 2017 -
A Word in Season
A Story to Tell
His life tells a story. Unexpected business caused the lawyer to stay home in Chicago a few extra days…
August 30, 2017 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingWhy Am I Writing This Anyway?
If your lifelong dream is to write Bible studies, craft devotional guides, or create fiction for today’s Christian woman,…
August 29, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Five Ways to Balance School and Writing-Caroline Hadley
Being a teenager is hard. Especially a teenager striving to be a published author. It’s stressful finding time to…
August 28, 2017 -
The Binge WriterWriting Contests – Winning Can’t Be Duplicated
When it comes to entering writing contests, it’s important to remember that winning can’t be duplicated. Many children’s…
August 27, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
30 Necessary Terms for Magazine Article Writing
A Kill fee? Is that legal? What is a nut graf anyway? Is sounds like a surgical term or…
August 26, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017