Grammar and Grace
How to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards
I love Christmas. I especially love sending and receiving Christmas cards. We send out a lot from our house,…
November 24, 2015-
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The Efficiency AddictWriting a Novel in Three Steps
A fellow wordsmith recently shared his method for writing a novel. I was so intrigued by his straightforward process,…
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Craft, Writing with HumorHow Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics
At first glance, making people laugh when addressing a sensitive topic seems absurd, maybe even callous. But then again, a little…
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Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Mighty Manuscript
Picture Book Submissions – The Mighty Manuscript The third item to include in your full proposal submission for a…
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The Writer's PenCasePutting Fire in Your Fiction Part II
We’re looking at Donald Maass’ The Fire in Fiction. @DonaldMaass #FireinFiction I’m on a quest to learn more about…
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Dear Young Scribes5 Common Writing Mistakes by Teen Writers
[bctt tweet=”#TeenWriters: To avoid weak writing, check your book for these common mistakes #writingtips@tessaemilyhall “] Teen writers: You’re entering an…
October 9, 2015 -
Blogging BasicsHow to Supercharge Your Blog with a Portfolio of Post Types
You sit down at your computer to write a new blog post. A blank screen is all you…
October 6, 2015 -
Heart LiftOne Very Important Lesson Dorothy Taught Me – Remember Your Why
Can’t you give me brains?” asked the Scarecrow. “You don’t need them. You are learning something every day. A…
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Dear Young Scribes5 Fun Writing Exercises for Teens to Spark Creativity and Develop Writing Voice
Thanks to my past teen self, I will never run out of book ideas. I spent those years writing pages…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Genre, Specs: Speculative FictionTeen Machine
Now is the time to get into the writing industry. Being young and gorgeous has its advantages (not that…
July 16, 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 Efficiency AddictWrite More: How Organizing Can Help
Looking to spend more time on your writing? A little organizing can help you write more. Organized writers are…
July 7, 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 -
The Efficiency AddictSimple and Easy Password Tracking
In our techno-happy world, we frequently seek the latest gadgets or apps to make our lives easier. However, sometimes…
June 22, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingWriting is Residual Ministry: It Lives On
I went to a meeting just to be nice to my friend, but I heard a phrase I have…
June 17, 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
