Writing with Humor
The Difference Between Comedy and Humor
I read a statement once that stuck with me: All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy.…
February 26, 2017-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Interview with Ann Pietrangelo-Writing with Multiple Sclerosis
Ann Pietrangelo is the author of No More Secs! Living, Laughing, Loving Despite Multiple Sclerosis, and Catch That Look:…
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LifeStyle, Untold StoriesStaying Somehow Patient
[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…
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History in the MakingCombatting the Noise Issue
By Sandra Merville Hart A few family members came over to watch a movie this weekend. The dramatic…
February 24, 2017 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.After Submission: 3 Vital Steps
We’ve submitted that article, devotion, or book proposal, and the feelings of euphoria have begun to fade. Questions ping…
February 23, 2017 -
Child's CraftChanging your Course
Back in my carpool driving days, I discovered that if I arrived early for afternoon pickup, I’d get a…
February 22, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase, UncategorizedSeamless Self–Editing––Part VIII
As this series draws to a close, here are a couple practical exercises you can do at home to…
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UncategorizedPlatform vs. Writing Ability
As a literary agent, I routinely get asked which is more important platform or the quality of the writing?…
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Talking CharacterDo You Know What Your Character Is Doing?
What is your main character’s goal? The thing that drives her through the story, no matter how many obstacles…
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Grammar and GraceIntroducing the Eight Parts of Speech
For 2017, let’s understand the basics of English grammar by learning the eight parts of speech. They are the…
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Flash Fiction-SplicketyGotcha: Remembering the Resolution After the Twist-Andrew Winch
My favorite thing about flash fiction is the artistic freedom it allows. Within its rigidity, skilled writers can find…
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TourBlog Tour- Jennifer Anne F. Messing
Please tell us about your most Recent Book-My latest book, Everlasting Love: Romantic Vignettes for a Woman’s Heart, is a collection…
February 15, 2017 -
Free Your Mind, LifeStyleGoing With The Flow
[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…
February 14, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Sex
Jim held a gray spheroid up to the light. “So Doc, you’re saying the sex of this alien was…
February 13, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceIdeas for Magazine Articles are Everwhere
Over the last twenty-five years, books have been my passion and the bulk of my writing life. It’s not where I began…
February 12, 2017 -
Guest post archiveGuest Post-6 Common Writing Issues Authors Overlook By Pam Lagomarsino
If you are reading this, you are either writing a book or considering the possibility. Writing a book…
February 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesThe Writer’s Palette: How to Write Concise Description to Liven Your Scenes
As writers, we have the power to tear down the boundaries of paper and ink when we craft a…
February 8, 2017 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementHawks Seeking Prey
Elaine Marie Cooper On the way to meet a friend for coffee the other day, my eye caught a…
February 7, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiRecycle, Reuse, Rewrite
“A group of underdogs are united through unusual circumstances and are forced to work together using their individual strengths…
February 6, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeQuitting: Not an Option
I quit. Ever been there? I’ll admit it: there are times when I think I want to give up…
February 5, 2017 -
The Creative Tool Kit3 Ways to {Creatively} Fall in Love with Writing All Over Again
“Falling in love in a Christian way is to say, ‘I am excited about your future and I want…
February 3, 2017 -
Platform and Branding3 quick and easy steps to review and refresh your writer platform
by Susan Stilwell @susanrstilwell Busy writers are often consumed with projects. We all have at least one WIP and if…
February 2, 2017 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Chris Thrall
Can you share a little about your recent book – The Drift, Following the death of his wife and son,…
February 1, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Writing With Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia-
This month I’m talking to author Cherrilynn Bisbano. Many of you may know her, she is the Associate Editor of…
January 29, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Inauguration Day – A Spirit of Unity
Several days have passed, and I was sure that the excitement I felt when my wife and I attended…
January 28, 2017