Truth Be Told
Impossible?
One of my favorite musicals is Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. I know it by heart–have since I was a little girl.…
December 7, 2016-
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Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Character of an Inanimate Object
Multiple points-of-view. This topic can spark quite a discussion among authors. Some prefer showing their story through the…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHOW many words?
I recently wrapped three projects in which my written pieces could only be 250 words max, including a Bible…
December 5, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit12 Days of Christmas for Creative Minds
Hey, creative peeps, here are twelve gift ideas (either for yourself or for others!) in honor of the 12…
December 3, 2016 -
ScreenwritingTHE KEY COMMONALITIES OF A COMPELLING CHARACTER
If you analyze screenplays and films you are bound to find commonalities that exist among the ones that are…
December 3, 2016 -
Book Reviews
Book Review-In Fierce Courage by Gabriella Kovac
In Fierce Courage, author Gabriella Kovac tells the story of Ivo Glovonich and his triumphs over seemingly-insurmountable obstacles. The…
December 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedA3 Book Release-Legacy of Deer Run by Elaine Marie Cooper
Next week I will take a long and worshipful moment to count my blessings. The third and final book…
December 1, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Gabriella Kovac
Can you share a little about your recent book – My latest book is Fierce Courage It is a…
December 1, 2016 -
Guest post archiveA 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 -
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…
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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