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Ah, comparisons. I hate them. And yet I fall prey to making them constantly in regards to my writing…
September 30, 2016Ah, comparisons. I hate them. And yet I fall prey to making them constantly in regards to my writing…
September 30, 2016Liz Curtis Higgs interview will post October 1, 2016 In It’s Good to Be Queen (2015, Waterbrook…
September 29, 2016Congratulations to Lori Roeleveld on her new book release, Jesus and the Beanstalk- Overcoming Giants and Living a Fruitful…
September 28, 2016It was a quieter time, a calmer day When people didn’t have so much to say When thoughtfulness…
September 28, 2016As if English with its homophones and irregular verbs weren’t confusing enough, how about those idioms? Oh sure,…
September 27, 2016The company’s policy was quite clear about office relationships. “Fraternising of any kind, especially romantic, is prohibited in this…
September 26, 2016Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every single day. For the next few months,…
September 25, 2016Ever laughed in an absurd situation or at an absurd time? Sure you have. We’ve all done it. Our friend…
September 24, 2016Don’t have the money or time to attend a conference? Need training or a tune up on your schedule?…
September 23, 2016It’s time for a check-up. Take a deep breath and consider this: What do you love most about writing?…
September 23, 2016Let’s get our manuscript “publish-ready.” Refer to last month’s post for my definition. This time, we’ll look at basic…
September 22, 2016I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…
September 21, 2016by Sandra Merville Hart Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…
September 20, 2016If actions speak louder than words then a character’s body language is an important part of dialogue. And yet…
September 19, 2016This month’s post is all about words you might be hearing and saying and, consequently, writing improperly. We’re not…
September 17, 2016Yes, we’re continuing to visit confusing words because the English language abounds with them. Here are a few…
September 17, 2016Welcome, Ben. Tell us about your latest book. I’d Punch a Lion in His Eye for You I’d Punch a…
September 16, 2016“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott…
September 15, 2016Good teachers are also good storytellers. Stories capture our attention and imagination. They make us laugh, relieving tension. They…
September 14, 2016The term poetry comes from the medieval Latin poetia, from Latin poeta ‘poet’. It usually refers to the written…
September 13, 2016Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
September 12, 2016As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
September 11, 2016by Terry Whalin The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment?…
September 10, 2016I was sixteen when I attended my first writing conference. My goal wasn’t to find a publisher; in fact,…
September 9, 2016Elaine Marie Cooper I don’t think there is a writer among us who does not ask this question at…
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