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  • Flash Fiction-Splickety, Genre

    Flash Fiction Endings: Satisfy Me, Baby

    Flash Fiction Endings: Satisfy Me, Baby By: Teddi Deppner In fiction, readers are looking for a vicarious experience. Every…

    August 5, 2016
  • The Writerly Cafe

    A Large Serving of Muse, Please

    Here at the café, I’ve received several questions on what a writer’s muse is and where writers can find…

    August 3, 2016
  • The creative tool kit
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    Daily Rituals and Creative Energy

    For years daily rituals have fascinated me. Was there a secret to the creative energy found in writers, poets,…

    August 2, 2016
  • Bestsellers

    Best Selling Author- Jerry B. Jenkins

     Welcome, Jerry. We are honored to have you partner with us. Can you share a little about your recent book?…

    August 1, 2016
  • A Little Red Ink, Editing

    Conferences: Paid Critique

    Conferences: The Paid Critique So you’re thinking about attending a writers conference, or perhaps you’ve already registered for one.…

    July 29, 2016
  • Specs: Speculative Fiction

    3-Step Plan for A SPEC-tacular Audience

    3-Step Plan for A SPEC-tacular Audience By now you have already noticed the play on words, and I’ll admit…It…

    July 28, 2016
  • Touching Soul and Spirit

    The Hawk of Heaven and the Bush Hog

    Bush hogging helps me clear my head (no—that’s not hunting wild hogs in the bush). It’s a farm implement…

    July 27, 2016
  • Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense

    MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB

    The natural cascade soothed Mary and many days she walked by as she prayed and sought the mind of…

    July 26, 2016
  • Uncategorized

    When an Asset Becomes a Liability

    The setting sold us. A property with mature trees and a creek running behind it. Even in March, with…

    July 25, 2016
  • The Ministry of Writing

    Why You Need Biblical Training: Seminary in 3 or 5 – Orientation Part 1

    Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…

    July 24, 2016
  • Uncategorized, Writer Encouragement

    Expert Gardeners – Expert Editors

    Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…

    July 23, 2016
  • Grammar and Grace

    Irregardless, Not a Word?

    A few weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends at a cool restaurant in Raleigh. The first…

    July 22, 2016
  • Dear Young Scribes

    How to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 2

    Once you’ve chosen the setting of your book—which we discussed in Part 1 of this series—it’s important to spend…

    July 21, 2016
  • KISS: Writing Engaging Proposals

    Why Your Bio Isn’t About You

    Why Your Bio Isn’t About You by: Nichole Parks It’s not personal. It’s business. Think about it. A bio…

    July 17, 2016
  • Guest post archive

    Promote Your Book Like A Pro

    Promote Your Book Like a Pro by DiAnn Mills Authors are in search of the holy grail of book…

    July 16, 2016
  • A Pinch of Poetry

    Haiku: Poetic Forms II

    We’re going to explore a very short Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. This type of poem reflects a simpler…

    July 15, 2016
  • Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and Devotions

    Don’t Let Hebrew Make a Donkey Out of You

      by Leigh Powers The speaker lost me at the donkey. He was a charismatic, engaging speaker who made…

    July 14, 2016
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    Coffee Confessions

      I recently attended Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in lovely Black Mountain, North Carolina. This event is…

    July 12, 2016
  • 3 Key Steps to Create a Great Guest Post
    The Efficiency Addict

    Preparing a Great Guest Post

    The golden rule for guest blogging is straightforward—Deliver solid content on time. Beyond that, there are a few simple steps you…

    July 11, 2016
  • Storyworld

    The Speed of Communication

    Written forms of communication have existed since the first man decided to scratch something on a cave wall, allowing…

    July 10, 2016
  • Truth Be Told, Uncategorized

    Fill ‘Er Up

    A pastor friend of mine had come through a really rough stretch and was reexamining his call. A counselor…

    July 9, 2016
  • The Writer's PenCase

    Seamless Self-Editing—Part I

    You hear it more and more these days. [bctt tweet=”Your manuscript must be “publish-ready” in order for it to…

    July 8, 2016
  • Talking Character

    First Impressions Matter–Part 1

    Scientific studies confirm that we humans make a host of judgments about a person based on the first few…

    July 7, 2016
  • 5 For Writing, Uncategorized

    The Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story

    By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…

    July 6, 2016
  • Child's Craft

    Wandering Aimlessly in Writing

    Have you ever wandered aimlessly in your writing? A friend asked me the other day what I was working…

    July 5, 2016
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