Flash Fiction-Splickety
Emotion in Flash Fiction: How to Pack a Punch in 1,000 Words or Less
“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott…
September 15, 2016-
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Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and Devotions10 Places to Find Life-Changing Illustrations-Leigh Powers
Good teachers are also good storytellers. Stories capture our attention and imagination. They make us laugh, relieving tension. They…
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A Pinch of PoetryWhat is Poetry- Darlo O. Gemeinhardt
The term poetry comes from the medieval Latin poetia, from Latin poeta ‘poet’. It usually refers to the written…
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The Ministry of WritingRemember Your Christian Foundation: Seminary in 5 – Spiritual Formation
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
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StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
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Magazine and FreelanceHow to Increase Your Publications Odds-Terry Whalin
by Terry Whalin The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment?…
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Dear Young ScribesPros & 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,…
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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…
September 8, 2016 -
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…
September 3, 2016 -
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…
September 2, 2016 -
BestsellersBestselling Author-Cindy Sproles
Welcome Cindy Sproles. Congratulations on your debut novel and bestseller. You are extremely approachable, and you strive to assist aspiring…
September 1, 2016 -
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,…
August 27, 2016 -
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…
August 25, 2016 -
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…
August 18, 2016 -
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