Guest post archive
Why Teen Writers are Spider-Man Stephanie Kehr
I started working as a professional writer when I was seventeen. So completely captured by the craft, I made the…
October 22, 2017-
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Grammar and GraceReady for Another Serving of Prepositions?
Have you memorized the list of prepositions yet? Trust me, quickly recognizing prepositions will help you in the long…
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Guest post archiveIntro to Technical Writing
Technical writing is a different kind of writing. As a matter of fact, it is a very different kind…
October 16, 2017 -
Writers ChatPersonal Branding & Marketing Best Practices
In this Writers Chat episode, award-winning author and MFA student in Communications: New Media and Marketing Bethany Jett shares…
October 12, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorHrotsvitha—Lessons from a Medieval Playwright
Until the last century, men dominated the realms of literature, letters, and learning. We read nothing of women exchanging…
October 2, 2017 -
Grammar and GracePrepositions?
We’re continuing with the parts of speech with a discussion about prepositions. These words never change their form. They…
September 28, 2017 -
Writing with HumorBob Hostettler – The Making of a Humorous Writer (And How You Can Become One Too)
Author, speaker, and overall funny man Bob Hostettler has cost me too much money. He keeps writing books. And…
September 25, 2017 -
Grammar and GraceAdverbs–How Do We Know?
Adverbs are words commonly used to describe or modify a verb, and adjective, or another adverb. To test…
August 19, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldEntertainment in your Storyworld
We’ve spoken before about how little details can help color your storyworld. Societal habits, mating customs, dinner choices, and…
August 10, 2017 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeFor Writers: 7 Tips to Silence the Negative Voices in Your Head
Following the dream of becoming a writer involves so much more than just learning how to write. Sure that’s…
July 29, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
Adjectives are Cool!
This month at Grammar and Grace we’re studying adjectives. Adjectives are words that tell something about a noun or…
July 18, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingWriters Must Keep Their Foot on the Gas
So, I guess it’s ok for a writer to be a NASCAR fan—especially a Southern writer, right? I’m a…
July 10, 2017 -
Write JustifiedThe Times They Are A-Changin’
As languages go, English is fairly young. It’s been about 1400 years since the Anglo-Saxons imported English into Great…
June 27, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
What are Pronouns?
A pronoun is a word that can take the place of a noun in a sentence which means…
June 17, 2017 -
Write JustifiedCan You Hear It Now?
A number of grammatical faux pas can be attributed to faulty hearing. I’m not implying that any of you…
May 27, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
What are Nouns?
This time we’ll discuss nouns. Nouns can be common or proper. A common noun is a person, place, or…
May 18, 2017 -
StoryworldThe End of Civilization
Recently, a friend of mine asked me if western civilization was at the end of its life cycle. It’s…
May 11, 2017 -
Write Justified
The Common Comma – Part 3
Bryan Garner, author of A Dictionary of Modern American Usage, and a raft of other books on English…
March 27, 2017 -
Write Justified
Before You Hire an Editor
You’ve written your masterpiece. Or at least a short story, novel, or essay you believe worthy of publication.…
March 26, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
Let’s Talk About Verbs
Last time, I introduced the eight parts of speech. This time, we’ll focus on verbs. I’m beginning with the…
March 17, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingCorrectly Know the Familiar — Seminary in 5: New Testament Survey
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
March 10, 2017 -
Writing with HumorThe Difference Between Comedy and Humor
I read a statement once that stuck with me: All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy.…
February 26, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase, UncategorizedSeamless Self–Editing––Part VIII
As this series draws to a close, here are a couple practical exercises you can do at home to…
February 21, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
Introducing the Eight Parts of Speech
For 2017, let’s understand the basics of English grammar by learning the eight parts of speech. They are the…
February 17, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Sex
Jim held a gray spheroid up to the light. “So Doc, you’re saying the sex of this alien was…
February 13, 2017
