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  • Write Justified

    The Common Comma – Part II

      The comma is one of those punctuation marks that has an outsized impact in relationship to its size.…

    January 27, 2017
  • Guest post archive

    Crimebake Conference-by Linda Shenton Matchett

    I will be attending the New England Crimebake  this year for the tenth time.  The first time I attended…

    January 24, 2017
  • Create. Motivate. Inspire.

    Focus (Or Lack Thereof)

    With an incredible sense of purpose, I opened the window blinds and faced the morning sun. Today, I thought,…

    January 23, 2017
  • The Writer's PenCase

    Seamless Self-Editing––Part VII

    This time, we’re continuing our look at self-editing with tips from Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Browne and King.…

    January 22, 2017
  • LifeStyle, Untold Stories

    The Right Vybe

    [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…

    January 21, 2017
  • History in the Making

    Research’s Unexpected Benefit

    By Sandra Merville Hart It happened again. Somewhere in the middle of writing the novel, the story got stuck…

    January 21, 2017
  • Child's Craft

    Goals for the New Year from A to Z

    So the new year has come! Did you make resolutions of things to do or not to do? Will…

    January 20, 2017
  • Talking Character

    5 Character Development Exercises

    Go shopping This non-writing exercise can help you connect with your character in a tangible way, by interacting with…

    January 19, 2017
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    Understanding Disabilities-Statistics and Sources for Writers

    Magazines, literary agents, and publishers continue to look for excellent writing in fiction and non-fiction genres which exemplify diversity.…

    January 18, 2017
  • Grammar and Grace

    Presents for the Writer

    For this post, I’m suggesting some books that you may want on your bookshelves or your may want to…

    January 17, 2017
  • Storyworld

    Anatomy of Grays: Alien Digest

    The autopsy window allowed Jim a clear view of the good doctor’s grim work. The gray-skinned corpse had been…

    January 16, 2017
  • Tour

    Blog Tour- Norma Gail

    Please tell us about your most Recent Book Land of My Dreams – Contemporary Christian Romance Alone and betrayed,…

    January 15, 2017
  • Magazine and Freelance

    Can I Write for This Magazine?

     I love print magazines and I take a number of them as a subscriber. When they arrive, frequently I…

    January 12, 2017
  • Uncategorized

    Weave Your Advertising Copy Like a Strand of DNA-by Holland Webb

      I was one of those early readers your child psychologist warned you about. All my pals lived between…

    January 11, 2017
  • The Ministry of Writing

    Know Your Manual — Seminary in 5: Old Testament Survey

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

    January 10, 2017
  • Screenwriting

    How Plot Can Kill Your Character

    Every story begins at your Initial Stimulus – that spark of an idea that captured your imagination. The thing…

    January 8, 2017
  • Dear Young Scribes

    Re-Evaluate Your Writing Career by Returning to Your Author Dream

    Almost every aspiring author dreams of what their life as a published author will look like some day: Multiple…

    January 8, 2017
  • Fantasy-Sci-Fi

    Taking Critique Like a Jedi

    Taking Critique Like a Jedi May 25, 1977, Star Wars: A New Hope—a small indie film with an unknown…

    January 6, 2017
  • A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    HOW Many Words, Take Two

    Irony. It’s my new middle name. In my post for last month I detailed how I had been working…

    January 5, 2017
  • Free Your Mind, LifeStyle

    Weekend In Barcelona

    [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…

    January 4, 2017
  • The creative tool kit
    The Creative Tool Kit

    5 Habits To Spark Your Creativity in 2017

    “Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” Twyla Tharp Every break…

    January 3, 2017
  • Platform and Branding

    5 Questions Writers Should Ask Before Joining a New Social Media Network

    by Susan Stilwell @susanrstilwell Social media is a part of life and savvy writers stay on top of the…

    January 2, 2017
  • Bestsellers

    Best Selling Author-Ronie Kendig

    Can you share a little about your recent book – Conspiracy of Silence is the first book in my…

    January 1, 2017
  • Book Reviews

    Conspiracy of Silence-Ronie Kendig

      In Conspiracy of Silence (The Tox Files #1), Ronie Kendig crafts a suspenseful, fast-paced tale that combines archeology,…

    December 31, 2016
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    Writing with Disabilities-Kathryn M. B. Johnson

      I have a disability. In fact, I have several. My body dictates everything for me: when I write,…

    December 29, 2016
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