Devotions for Writers
A Man with a Plan
Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my…
November 3, 2024-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedPray and Submit
The text came while my wife and I were traveling home from an out-of-town doctor’s appointment. “I’m doing a…
November 6, 2021 -
Guest PostsThe Inspiration Behind the Idea
It can happen in an instant! That swell of energy that has your brain cells sparking like loose cable…
July 2, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiInspiration From the Renaissance
Most authors will hit a dry spell at some point in their career. Whether they consider it “writers block”…
November 7, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Brainstormed
It has been nearly Twenty-two years since I became disabled with a traumatic brain injury. Even so, I am…
May 29, 2018 -
Blogging BasicsContent Creation Ideas For Your Blog
Ideas on How to Blog How Often You Post Blogging takes consistent commitment. Whether you decide to blog once…
April 28, 2018 -
The Writer's PenCaseWhat Fuels Your Ideas?
Where do you get your inspiration? For me, it can something as simple as a “what if” question to…
July 16, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceJobs in your “Inbox” and more
Magazine writing jobs sent straight to your inbox? Yes, it is true. I get them every morning. So how…
June 12, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceIdeas for Getting Info for Your Magazine Article
If you’ve never done an interview with someone else, the thought can be frightening. I want to take…
May 12, 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 -
StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
October 11, 2016 -
StoryworldAcquiring Things of Value
When writing a speculative fiction novel, determine what the things of value are in your world. Water, food, shelter-building resources,…
February 7, 2016 -
StoryworldFood for your Storyworld
Regardless how fantastic the setting, the people in your book must treat their environment as commonplace. A character who…
November 28, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCaseStorytelling – What Makes a Story Great?
What is it about a story that makes it compelling? Is it the characters? Is it the plot? Is…
August 17, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCase
Writing Ideas – Part I
Earlier, I posted about what fuels your ideas, and I used “Early Edition” as one of my ideas. Someday…
July 17, 2015 -
Blogging Basics38 Ways to Write Meaningful Blog Posts
We’ve all heard the cliche, “Content is King.” The power of blogging depends on meaningful content. With the increasing numbers…
June 25, 2015