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    Writers Conference: Follow-thru Honors the Sacrifices By Carole Sparks

    We all make sacrifices every day. Every time you chose something, you sacrifice the other option. But some sacrifices…

    June 3, 2017
  • Bestsellers

    Best Selling Author-Tracie Peterson

    Can you share a little about your recent book – My last book is titled TREASURED GRACE and it’s…

    June 1, 2017
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    We Love Blogging

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The steamer which crossed the Pacific from Yokohama to San Francisco made a direct connection with that from Hong…

    May 31, 2017
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    PENCON From the Eyes of a New Editor-Cristel Phelps

    PENCON is hosted by The Christian Pen https://thechristianpen.com/ It has taken a year, but the new release by your favorite…

    May 31, 2017
  • Guest post archive

    Author Apocalypse: How to Survive the End of the Publishing World-Caroline George

      In the trunk of my Honda, beneath a wool blanket, lies a red backpack filled to the brim…

    May 30, 2017
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    A Guide to Starting Your Copywriting Career Or 5 Ways to Make 6 Figures on the Beach (maybe)

      Have you heard the online buzz about copywriting? Make $100,000 a year writing! A laptop and an Internet…

    May 29, 2017
  • 5 For Writing

    The Proof is in the Pudding–and in the Proofing

    By Doug Peterson The expression, “The proof is in the pudding,” goes back hundreds of years, although the original…

    May 28, 2017
  • Write Justified

    Can You Hear It Now?

    A number of grammatical faux pas can be attributed to faulty hearing. I’m not implying that any of you…

    May 27, 2017
  • Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense

    PROVIDENCE – LILY 3

    I couldn’t believe it! The stupid frog refused to become a prince for me. Moving on, I decided to…

    May 26, 2017
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    Introduction to Writing Disability-Part One

      In the upcoming months, I want to show you how easy it is to include disability traits when…

    May 25, 2017
  • Guest post archive

    Fluff is Better in a Sandwich

      As a child, I loved Peanut butter and Fluff sandwiches. That ooy gooy marshmallow paired well with the smooth…

    May 24, 2017
  • Create. Motivate. Inspire.

    Writing His Answer

    I was immersed in online research for a work-in-progress when my computer froze and a warning banner flashed across…

    May 23, 2017
  • The Writer's PenCase

    Creating Extraordinary Characters –– Part II

    In the beginning…in creating characters, we must begin at the beginning. We’ve talked about a three-word description, and basic…

    May 22, 2017
  • History in the Making

    Dialogue Contractions in Historical Novels

    by Sandra Merville Hart   Historical novelists research ways of life, events, fashion, and a myriad of other topics.…

    May 21, 2017
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    The Good Life

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    May 20, 2017
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    Get in Here!

    My husband and I recently spent a few days in Napa Valley. We stayed in a quaint Bed and…

    May 20, 2017
  • Talking Character

    The Power of a Two-Word Character Thumbnail

    Can you describe you characters with only two words? I ran across this simple question in James Scott Bell’s…

    May 19, 2017
  • Grammar and Grace

    What are Nouns?

    This time we’ll discuss nouns. Nouns can be common or proper. A common noun is a person, place, or…

    May 18, 2017
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    “Sight” Writing: 5 Senses

    For the average writer, sight, is typically the easiest of the five senses to describe. Our world is filled…

    May 17, 2017
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    Blog Tour-Karen “Girl” Friday

    Welcome Karen, please tell us about your most Recent Book I’m currently working on my first book project. Answered…

    May 15, 2017
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    Ideas for Getting Info for Your Magazine Article

      If you’ve never done an interview with someone else, the thought can be frightening.  I want to take…

    May 12, 2017
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    The End of Civilization

    Recently, a friend of mine asked me if western civilization was at the end of its life cycle. It’s…

    May 11, 2017
  • The Ministry of Writing

    Profiling God — Seminary in 5: Systematic Theology

    Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effectively. That’s my hope for you. In this second…

    May 10, 2017
  • LifeStyle, Untold Stories

    Amazed, But Faithful

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The steamer which crossed the Pacific from Yokohama to San Francisco made a direct connection with that from Hong…

    May 7, 2017
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    Book Release-Breaking The Chains-Strategies for Overcoming Spiritual Bondage

    Breaking the Chains: A Guide to Freedom Are you dreaming of freedom? Even children of God battle bad habits…

    May 7, 2017
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