5 For Writing
The Perils of Head-Hopping in Fiction
I used to write for VeggieTales, and if you’re familiar with the antics of Bob the Tomato and Larry…
August 6, 2015-
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Truth Be ToldPlanting the Seed
Devotions: Seeds to Grow Faith I still have a copy of the first sermon I ever preached. Imagine trying…
August 2, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWriters Conferences: The Main Thing
I’ve been to many writers conferences and even serve on the planning committee of one event, and I always…
August 1, 2015 -
Guest post archiveWriter, Do You Have Any Idea What You’re Really Doing? – Lori Roeleveld
Don’t say “I work with words.” Rather say, “I handle hazardous material so combustible it has destroyed careers…
July 27, 2015 -
Publishing PerspectivesSmaller Publishers
The number of smaller publishers will continue to grow as technology enables more people to complete the tasks involved…
July 20, 2015 -
Polishing Your MessageThree Steps to Confident Feedback
Ever ask a friend’s, relative’s or colleague’s opinion on something you’ve written? You wait patiently, trying not to stare,…
July 19, 2015 -
A Little Red InkDialogue Tips
When you write dialogue, think like a screenwriter. Every minute of screen time, every word counts. Don’t add fluff. …
July 10, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingWriters are Bad to the Bone
If you have flown then I imagine you know the feeling. You sit down in your assigned seat and…
July 4, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Pieces of Advice for Teen Writers by Former Teen Author
Whenever someone asks if I have advice for teen writers, I tell them three things: Read, research, and write.…
July 2, 2015 -
The Binge Writer5 Tips on How to Write Faster (With Bonus)
Do you want to write 30K-40K+ words in a weekend? Do you want to write faster? You can. Become…
July 1, 2015 -
Polishing Your Message“Hi Their” – First Impressions
“Hi Their [sic]” were the two words I read. “Bye There!” was the instant reply in my head. Really?…
June 26, 2015 -
EditingBe a Reader First
One of the key ingredients you should look for when hiring an editor is a love of reading. I…
June 25, 2015 -
WARFARE!Our Calling as Writers
I’ve often pondered why I write, and what does it mean to be a writer. Sometimes I labor over…
June 25, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHurry! I Need Patience!
Don’t you love lessons in patience? Me, neither. Patience doesn’t come easy for me, so, when I became a…
June 21, 2015 -
Dear Young ScribesHow Can Teen Writers Become Published?
“I’m a teen writer. How can I become published?” This is a question I’ve been asked countless times. I,…
June 18, 2015 -
A Little Red Ink
Character Motivation
Everybody wants something. Why do YOU want to write, for example? Maybe you want to write a book for…
June 12, 2015
