Guest post archive
A Life of Generosity
The following is an excerpt from A Life of Generosity: 21 Days to Living a Full Life With a…
November 30, 2016-
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5 For WritingTwo Writing Lessons From Tolkien
By Doug Peterson When J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit, was published in October of 1937, it was so popular…
November 29, 2016 -
Write JustifiedPoint of View (Part 2)-by Judy Hagey
Third Person In my last post, I explained that Point of View is one of the choices writers have…
November 29, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorMalapropisms — The Insanely Successful Yogi Berra Technique of Humor
Malapropisms “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Say what? A malapropism sounds more like a…
November 24, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.On Writing: 5 Insights from C. S. Lewis
Need a bit of insight as you ready the pen or laptop today? Consider the following from one of…
November 23, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part V
Writers write because we love to use words, but let’s face it––even though we say we write for ourselves,…
November 22, 2016 -
History in the MakingSeeing His Words in Print Baffles Mark Twain
by Sandra Merville Hart Mark Twain’s life was at a pivotal moment in the 1860s. He was out of…
November 21, 2016 -
Child's CraftQuit or Trust God?
I crossed paths with Satan, the other day. He was dressed in his original disguise, as a six-foot long,…
November 20, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat Historical Authors Glean from Old Photos
Historical authors can glean a wealth of information from old photos. They give an unintentional glimpse into everyday life…
November 19, 2016 -
Talking CharacterDifferent Temperaments, Different Fears
The heroine of the mystery novel I am working on needs certain qualities to be a good sleuth. Things…
November 19, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceHow to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards–Re-Mix
We’re still a few days away from Thanksgiving, but we sometimes receive Christmas cards a few days after celebrating…
November 17, 2016 -
Flash Fiction-SplicketyNo Intimidation Necessary
Let’s face it, for most people flash fiction stories of one thousand words or less is intimidating. You have…
November 16, 2016 -
TourBlog Tour- Lisa Godfrees
Please tell us about your most Recent Book Mind Writer is a science fiction thriller involving clones, genetic engineering,…
November 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsHow to Organize Your Illustrations (So You Can Find them When You Need Them)
You’re reading the newspaper when a story grabs your attention. It would be a great illustration or lead in…
November 13, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceWriting Your Magazine Article: The Details
How do you write your magazine article? Let’s explore the details in this article. As a long-time journalist…
November 12, 2016 -
A Pinch of PoetryLearn to Write Poetry From the Bible
The Bible is the perfect place to learn poetry. Hebrew poetry makes up approximately one-half (depending on the translation)…
November 11, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
November 9, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesJournaling Prompt Questions to Ask Your Protagonist
Sometimes, we writers can become so focused on writing an enticing, hard-to-put-down plot that we neglect one of the…
November 8, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
November 8, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementWhat’s Your Perspective?
Elaine Marie Cooper With six simple words, a writer friend completely changed my perspective: “You have had a great…
November 7, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiMagic and Miracles in the Fantasy World
“Mama, today I learned that Jesus used magic to heal the lame man!” My five-year-old daughter bounced on her…
November 6, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeComing Up Next . . .
When I watch a talk show or news program, I appreciate a good transition. That’s all the time we…
November 5, 2016 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA New Novelist’s Dream Come True
I’ve been part of the publishing industry for many years, but today is a dream come true for me.…
November 4, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit15 Inspiring + Unique Settings to Write
One particular corner in our home will be missed once we move to the country. That would be my…
November 4, 2016 -
A Word in SeasonEyes Wide Open
Writers can walk through life with our eyes wide open. Poet Robert Frost said, “How many things have to…
November 3, 2016