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    Back 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…

    March 1, 2017
  • Bestsellers

    Best 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
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    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?…

    February 28, 2017
  • 5 For Writing

    Waltzing With Potatoes: Brainstorming for VeggieTales

    By Doug Peterson The voice on the other end of the line was Bob the Tomato. It was a…

    February 27, 2017
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    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
  • 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:…

    February 25, 2017
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    Staying 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 Making

    Combatting the Noise Issue

    By Sandra Merville Hart   A few family members came over to watch a movie this weekend. The dramatic…

    February 24, 2017
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    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 Craft

    Changing 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, Uncategorized

    Seamless Self–Editing––Part VIII

    As this series draws to a close, here are a couple practical exercises you can do at home to…

    February 21, 2017
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    Platform vs. Writing Ability

    As a literary agent, I routinely get asked which is more important platform or the quality of the writing?…

    February 20, 2017
  • Talking Character

    Do 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…

    February 19, 2017
  • Grammar and Grace

    Introducing 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…

    February 17, 2017
  • Flash Fiction-Splickety

    Gotcha: 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…

    February 16, 2017
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    Blog 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
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    Going 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
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    Anatomy 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 Freelance

    Ideas 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 archive

    Guest 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 Scribes

    The 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 Encouragement

    Hawks 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-Fi

    Recycle, 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 Life

    Quitting: 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
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    The Creative Tool Kit

    3 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
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