Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Teaching 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-
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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 -
Guest post archiveFive 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 -
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 PenCase
Creating 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…
September 19, 2017 -
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