History in the Making
What Historical Authors Glean from Old Photos
Historical authors can glean a wealth of information from old photos. They give an unintentional glimpse into everyday life…
November 19, 2016-
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Grammar and GraceHow to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards–Re-Mix
We’re still a few days away from Thanksgiving, but we sometimes receive Christmas cards a few days after celebrating…
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Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
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Writer EncouragementWhat’s Your Perspective?
Elaine Marie Cooper With six simple words, a writer friend completely changed my perspective: “You have had a great…
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History in the MakingDon’t Say
I watched a movie set in the 1800s recently where a child said, “Cool!” He didn’t refer to the…
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Child's CraftThe E’s of Writing for Children
The E’s of writing for children does not equate with ease of writing for children, but includes elements to…
October 20, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Compliment or Complement?
Earlier this week I wrote a post for my own blog and was reminded about two things: the difference…
October 18, 2016 -
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 -
Craft, Writing with Humor5 Easy Steps To Make Readers Laugh Using The Absurd
Ever laughed in an absurd situation or at an absurd time? Sure you have. We’ve all done it. Our friend…
September 24, 2016 -
Guest post archive
LAST DAY TO REGISTER-A Writers Retreat at your Fingertips-Jerry’s Guild
Don’t have the money or time to attend a conference? Need training or a tune up on your schedule?…
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Child's CraftKeeping it Fresh
I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…
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History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 2
by Sandra Merville Hart Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…
September 20, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Confusing Words…Again!
Yes, we’re continuing to visit confusing words because the English language abounds with them. Here are a few…
September 17, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingRemember Your Christian Foundation: Seminary in 5 – Spiritual Formation
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
September 12, 2016 -
StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
September 11, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementWill I Ever Write Again?
Elaine Marie Cooper I don’t think there is a writer among us who does not ask this question at…
September 8, 2016 -
Guest post archive
When Life Imitates Art-Robert Whitlow
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Art imitates Life.” This makes sense because every creative person, whether writer, painter,…
August 27, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Hooking your Audience Part 1
By Sarah Zuehlke Magazines. They come in a never ending stream of styles and forms. In spite of the…
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Guest post archiveFreedom from Plot
by Laura L. Zimmerman I went for a swim at 6:30 this morning. Okay, not really, but in my…
August 6, 2016 -
Child's CraftWandering Aimlessly in Writing
Have you ever wandered aimlessly in your writing? A friend asked me the other day what I was working…
July 5, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author Angela Ackerman
Angela Ackerman Your writing thesauruses are such a help to writers, how do you feel knowing that thousands of…
July 1, 2016 -
History in the Making
What I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 1
by Sandra Merville Hart I wanted to instill a love of reading in my daughter from a young…
June 26, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Aid for Comma Splices
A writing acquaintance of mine recently posted about her disdain of the comma splice, more importantly, the proliferation of…
June 23, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedConfused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
June 11, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists – Part IV
We’ve been looking at crafting plot twists. #amwriting #plottwists [bctt tweet=”Create a jaw-dropping plot twist by convincing your reader…
June 10, 2016
