Award-Winning Author
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Kate Motaung
Can you share a little about your recent book? Letters to Grief is a Christian gift book that includes…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Press On
If you’ve ever had to force yourself to go to the gym or to exercise, then you understand the need…
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The Picky PenFigurative Language
Did you ever wonder how other authors make stories so interesting? Sure, they vary the structure of the sentences,…
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Award-Winning Author
Award-winning Author Interview with Julie Lavender
Can you share a little about your recent book? In Raising Good Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys…
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Devotions for WritersIs That Too Cliché?
“We need a cliché thesaurus,” said my friend, Arlene, editing her draft for the umpteenth time. How much of…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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Recently I had a talk with a young brain cancer survivor I have mentored and encouraged for years. He…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for October Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeOf Miners and Light
Several years ago, I portrayed a coal miner in a community play, and it opened my eyes to some…
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Book ProposalsBegin at the Beginning
You have a burning desire to write a book. Join the crowd. You might be surprised to learn how…
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Guest PostsWhat Are You Aiming For?
I stared at the one-inch thick pine board and sighed. I had attempted the side-kick break for what seemed…
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Building Your Creative SpaceConcept 7: Dealing with fear
“We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fears.” Rochefoucauld You have every reason to be…
November 13, 2021 -
BestsellersBEST SELLING AUTHOR- ACE COLLINS
Welcome, Ace. Can you share a little about your recent book – The Cat’s Eye came out in August…
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The Binge WriterWriting Contests – Winning Can’t Be Duplicated
When it comes to entering writing contests, it’s important to remember that winning can’t be duplicated. Many children’s…
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Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingBeyond the Manger — Seminary in 5: Christology
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effectively. That’s my hope for you. In this…
August 24, 2017 -
Heard It Through The HartlineChoosing the Best Book Title
Recently a client and I went back and forth several times until we settled on a title for her…
July 30, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceDos and Don’ts of Magazine Article Writing
“Me, write for magazines? Never. I barely have the energy or expertise to write my book, let alone write…
July 28, 2017 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Writing With Disability -Featuring Writing of The Holy Bible – Part Three:
King David, Isaiah, Jeremiah: Inclusion of Their Sick and Crippled Picture a playground of children picking teams for…
July 27, 2017 -
Specs: Speculative FictionCommitted Writer or Dabbler?
Hey guys, I wanted to kick this whole thing off by welcoming you to the ranks. (Though I’m sure…
July 23, 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 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.The Wonder of it All
The Light of the World. The Chronicles of Narnia. The Chick-Fil-A Cow. Believe it or not, the aforementioned have…
July 5, 2017 -
The Binge WriterAre you a Binge Writer?
I am a binge writer. I always have been, and I probably always will be. What is a binge writer you…
July 3, 2017 -
Guest post archiveAuthor Apocalypse: How to Survive the End of the Publishing World-Caroline George
In the trunk of my Honda, beneath a wool blanket, lies a red backpack filled to the brim…
May 30, 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 -
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