Polishing Your Message, Uncategorized
A Shell of a Draft . . .
Shortly after moving to the Islands, a new habit easily became walking early on the beach. On one particular…
February 18, 2016-
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History in the MakingWhat Lincoln Teaches Us about Effective Writing in the Gettysburg Address
by Sandra Merville Hart With the celebration of Presidents Day this month, Americans may remember the very famous Gettysburg…
February 15, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
Publishing PerspectivesWriters Must Be Readers
I hope that you, as a writer, do a LOT of reading! I think there are three types of…
October 29, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingImprove Your Writing With Your Spiritual Gift
If you are a born again follower of Christ then you have been given a spiritual gift or gifts.…
October 3, 2015 -
Writer EncouragementJust A Writer
Do you ever feel like “just a writer?” “Just” a wannabe author? “Just” a wordsmith who spends hours inventing…
September 24, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryKeeping Poetry Simple
One of my goals as a poet is to make poetry practical and less intimidating for writers while respecting…
September 6, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictTracking Your Writing Submissions
Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of tracking your writing submissions and learn an easy way to do…
August 21, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingSouls Perish from Procrastination in Writing
One of the most beautiful passages in Scripture that expresses God’s providence, as well as, being one of the…
August 7, 2015 -
5 For WritingThe 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 -
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 Perspectives
Smaller 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
