Dear Young Scribes
Pros & Cons of Signing with a Small Press
I was sixteen when I attended my first writing conference. My goal wasn’t to find a publisher; in fact,…
September 9, 2016-
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Writer EncouragementWill I Ever Write Again?
Elaine Marie Cooper I don’t think there is a writer among us who does not ask this question at…
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Guest post archive
When ADHD meets Discipline-Cherrilynn Bisbano
“STOP!” I screamed as I grew more frustrated. “I can’t focus! How am I going to get this book done?”…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeExcuses, Excuses
“Dear Mr. Blog Manager, please excuse Carlton for being late with his post. Life has happened. Thank you.” Sound…
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The Creative Tool Kit5 Places To Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 1
Where do you go to have your creative senses stirred? No doubt there is value in following a routine.…
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Platform and Branding3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Writer Platform
When building a writer platform, few of us consider hiring a virtual assistant, or VA. Most of us are…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Doctor Knows Best- Laura L. Zimmerman
by Laura Zimmerman Allons-y! Say these words and any Doctor Who fan will be able to tell you the…
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BestsellersBestselling Author-Cindy Sproles
Welcome Cindy Sproles. Congratulations on your debut novel and bestseller. You are extremely approachable, and you strive to assist aspiring…
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A Pinch of PoetryTanka: Poetic Forms III
Today we are going to look at another short form of Japanese poetry known as tanka. The short form…
August 31, 2016 -
Guest post archive
When Life Imitates Art-Robert Whitlow
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Art imitates Life.” This makes sense because every creative person, whether writer, painter,…
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The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing—Part II
Last month, we talked about what “publish-ready” means. This time, we’ll look at basic proofreading. Spell check in Microsoft Word or whatever…
August 26, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Hooking your Audience Part 1
By Sarah Zuehlke Magazines. They come in a never ending stream of styles and forms. In spite of the…
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UncategorizedTheir, There, They’re
Their are writing problems I’d like to talk about, weather your a seasoned writer or not. There problems that…
August 23, 2016 -
TourBlog Tour- Catherine West
Welcome, Catherine. Tell us about your latest book, The Things We Knew When their tragic past begins to resurface, can…
August 19, 2016 -
Guest post archive
For The Love of Writing
by Shelbey Webb At the young age of 10, as a 5th grader, I recognized that I loved to…
August 18, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementBe Careful How You Live
Elaine Marie Cooper “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of…
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Child's Craft, Uncategorized10 suggestions to overcoming writing obstacles
We discussed the first three suggestion to overcoming writing obstacles in an earlier blog. Run, walk, exercise – stir…
August 17, 2016 -
5 For WritingHow Writing a Screenplay Can Help Your Novel
By Doug Peterson A funny thing happened on the way to learning how to write a screenplay. I wrote…
August 16, 2016 -
StoryworldThe Speed of Communication – in Space
Last month we discussed various methods of communication in a fantasy realm. The general idea was that you can’t…
August 15, 2016 -
Talking CharacterFirst Impressions Matter, Part 2: Utilzing Point of View
How we introduce our characters should be designed to create the reaction we want in our readers. Is the…
August 13, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsHow to Build Your Theological Library on a Budget
The president of our seminary used to tell us that we needed over 1,500 books in our personal library…
August 12, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceFirst Things First
By: Terry Whalin Many people want to publish their writing. After working as a magazine editor for years plus…
August 11, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingFive Dangers of Theological Training: Seminary in 5 — Orientation Part 2
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this…
August 9, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte's Web – Part 3
by Sandra Merville Hart Two months ago we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and…
August 8, 2016 -
Guest post archiveFreedom from Plot
by Laura L. Zimmerman I went for a swim at 6:30 this morning. Okay, not really, but in my…
August 6, 2016
