History in the Making
Historical Writing Requires Attention to Details
By Sandra Merville Hart When it comes to research, contemporary writers have it so easy, right? I am teasing,…
March 21, 2017-
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Child's CraftCreate like the Creator
As I was running trails with my dog one day, I was overcome with awe at the beauty, the…
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Talking CharacterWhat Does Your Protagonist Want? (And Why Can’t He Have It?)
A protagonist without a clear goal has nothing to figure out and nowhere to go. Lisa Cron in Wired…
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Grammar and GraceLet’s Talk About Verbs
Last time, I introduced the eight parts of speech. This time, we’ll focus on verbs. I’m beginning with the…
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Flash Fiction-SplicketyThe One-Inch Theory
In her national bestseller, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, author Anne Lamott divulges the…
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UncategorizedPublishing Free Passes?
The publishing industry doesn’t give any free passes. Ever opportunity, conversation, meeting, email, and phone call has a price.…
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TourBlog Tour-David Rawlings
Please tell us about your most Recent Book As I’m pre-published, the book I’m currently shopping around is The…
March 15, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: How they Think
Before Jim or Doctor Stein had time to think, the egg burst in Jim’s hand, sending shell fragments around…
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UncategorizedTwo Good Choices to Write Your Magazine Idea
Many different magazine article ideas swirl around in your head. As I recently wrote, magazine ideas are everywhere. How…
March 12, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingCorrectly Know the Familiar — Seminary in 5: New Testament Survey
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
March 10, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesTips for Surviving the 6 Seasons of a Writer’s Life
If you’ve been in the industry long enough then you probably know by now that the writer’s life is…
March 8, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Many Worlds of Sci-fi and Fantasy
In what world does your story live? Sounds like a strange question, doesn’t it? After all, most bookstores…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeThere’s Chocolate in My Bucket
The other day, a post came through my social media feed from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, which…
March 5, 2017 -
Guest post archiveWrite For Enjoyment-by Danele J. Rotharmel
There are many reasons why people write books, but I’ve come to believe the best reason of all is…
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Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 10110 Favorite Sites // Travel Writing Opportunities {Just in Time for Spring}
The month of March offers a plethora of activity – nature buzzing, days staying lighter a little longer, and…
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Free Your Mind, LifeStyleBack For Good
[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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BestsellersBest Selling Author- Dan Walsh
Can you share a little about your recent book –It’s called, Finding Riley, and just released on October 1.…
March 1, 2017 -
Copywrite/Advertising
Say It Like Sayers- How the Queen of Copywriting Introduced the King of Kings to a Nation at War
December 1941. London. The worst of the blitz just ended. A nation at war faced Christmas. The BBC’s charge?…
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5 For WritingWaltzing With Potatoes: Brainstorming for VeggieTales
By Doug Peterson The voice on the other end of the line was Bob the Tomato. It was a…
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Writing with HumorThe 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 -
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…
February 24, 2017 -
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…
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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
