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  • The Ministry of Writing

    What do you believe about the Bible? — Seminary in 5: Bibliology

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

    October 10, 2016
  • Dear Young Scribes

    What is Deep POV, and why is It Important?

    Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…

    October 9, 2016
  • Writer Encouragement

    The Power of a Literary Paintbrush

    Elaine Marie Cooper We’ve been doing quite a bit of painting at our house lately. A lot of painting.…

    October 7, 2016
  • Fantasy-Sci-Fi

    Fantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?

      What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…

    October 6, 2016
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    Open That Door!

    “Hello, this is Carlton your Doorman.” The often-heard but never seen character was a staple of my childhood in…

    October 5, 2016
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    The Creative Tool Kit

    5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 2

    {If you missed last month’s first installment on 5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, you may want to…

    October 3, 2016
  • A3 Contributor Book Release

    A3 Contributor Book Release-Saratoga Letters by Elaine Marie Cooper

    Congratulations to A3 contributor Elaine Marie Cooper for the release of her new book Saratoga Letters. Elaine pens the…

    October 3, 2016
  • Bestsellers

    Best Selling Author-Liz Curtis Higgs

      WELCOME Liz, Can you share a little about your recent book? With joy! I asked more than a…

    October 1, 2016
  • Guest post archive

    Defining the Dreaded Pros

    Ah, comparisons. I hate them. And yet I fall prey to making them constantly in regards to my writing…

    September 30, 2016
  • Book Reviews

    BOOK Review-It’s Good to Be Queen-Liz Curtis Higgs

    Liz Curtis Higgs interview will post October 1, 2016     In It’s Good to Be Queen (2015, Waterbrook…

    September 29, 2016
  • A3 Contributor Book Release

    A3 Contributor Book Release-Jesus and the Beanstalk by Lori Roeleveld

    Congratulations to Lori Roeleveld on her new book release, Jesus and the Beanstalk- Overcoming Giants and Living a Fruitful…

    September 28, 2016
  • Guest post archive

    Elegy for the Oxford Comma-Carol Sparks

      It was a quieter time, a calmer day When people didn’t have so much to say When thoughtfulness…

    September 28, 2016
  • Write Justified

    Idioms–Literary Shorthand

      As if English with its homophones and irregular verbs weren’t confusing enough, how about those idioms? Oh sure,…

    September 27, 2016
  • Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic Suspense

    HOW I LOST ANN

    The company’s policy was quite clear about office relationships. “Fraternising of any kind, especially romantic, is prohibited in this…

    September 26, 2016
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    The Efficiency Addict

    Problem Solve POV with Color

    Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every single day. For the next few months,…

    September 25, 2016
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    5 Easy Steps To Make Readers Laugh Using The Absurd

    Ever laughed in an absurd situation or at an absurd time? Sure you have. We’ve all done it. Our friend…

    September 24, 2016
  • Guest post archive

    LAST DAY TO REGISTER-A Writers Retreat at your Fingertips-Jerry’s Guild

    Don’t have the money or time to attend a conference? Need training or a tune up on your schedule?…

    September 23, 2016
  • Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support

    Check Your Writer’s Pulse!

    It’s time for a check-up. Take a deep breath and consider this: What do you love most about writing?…

    September 23, 2016
  • The Writer's PenCase

    Seamless Self-Editing—Part III

    Let’s get our manuscript “publish-ready.” Refer to last month’s post for my definition. This time, we’ll look at basic…

    September 22, 2016
  • Child's Craft

    Keeping it Fresh

    I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…

    September 21, 2016
  • History in the Making

    What I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 2

    by Sandra Merville Hart   Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…

    September 20, 2016
  • Talking Character

    Body Language: What Your Character Is Really Saying-Lisa Betz

    If actions speak louder than words then a character’s body language is an important part of dialogue. And yet…

    September 19, 2016
  • Grammar and Grace

    Misheard, Misused, Misspelled Words

    This month’s post is all about words you might be hearing and saying and, consequently, writing improperly. We’re not…

    September 17, 2016
  • Grammar and Grace

    Confusing Words…Again!

      Yes, we’re continuing to visit confusing words because the English language abounds with them. Here are a few…

    September 17, 2016
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    Blog Tour- Ben Wolf

    Welcome, Ben. Tell us about your latest book.  I’d Punch a Lion in His Eye for You I’d Punch a…

    September 16, 2016
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