Guest post archive
I Almost Quit Yesterday––Again by Carol Sparks
I quit writing about four times a year. Especially, when I look at the ages of my children, at…
November 28, 2017-
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Guest post archive
My “Eureka!” Moment in Writing
There is a unique magic to epiphany. That “A-HA!” moment when all of the elusives tumble into perfect place,…
November 27, 2017 -
Genre, Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101––Crafting the Heroine
The heroine is the key to any romance. Yes, we women also want a great guy for her to…
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Guest post archive
Why a Pastor Writes Speculative Fiction by MB Mooney
My pastor and mentor, Larry, grimaced at me back in my early twenties. “Why do you like those scary…
November 22, 2017 -
Child's Craft, GenreChristmas Picture Books by Jean Matthew Hall
By Jean Matthew Hall Before our grandchildren came along always read the Christmas story in Luke 2 around the…
November 21, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Genre Jenga by Annette Marie Griffin
At any given time, I have at least half-a-dozen stories binging around in my head. That’s just how my…
November 19, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Four Ways to Recover from a Writers Conference by MR Shupp
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Enlightened. I struggled to stay awake on the drive home from the Ohio Christian Writers Conference, my…
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Guest post archiveA Teen’s Take on Writers Conferences by Ashley Schaller
You saw a listing for a writing conference. It looks amazing. You’re excited, then doubts creep in. Am I…
November 14, 2017 -
Genre, Magazine and FreelanceFive Ways to Turn Off An Editor
Normally in these articles about magazine writing, I focus on positive ways to make a difference. From my years…
November 13, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Highs and Lows of Fantasy Sub-Genres
“Oh, you’re a fantasy writer? I love ‘The Lord of the Rings.’” “I don’t write that kind of fantasy.”…
November 7, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorMilady’s Pen for Posterity
The well-born lay woman . . . led a much freer and fuller life than her sister in religion.…
November 2, 2017 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingThe Freelance Writer’s Guide to Securing Great Clients
Career success as a freelance copywriter depends on your ability to secure the right clients. If your clients cost…
October 30, 2017 -
Truth Be ToldYour Own Best Advice
by Tina Hunt Two of my “go to” counseling statements are: so how’s that working for you?; and if…
October 26, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101 – Five Basic Elements
Girl Meets Boy. Lots of problems. Finally, Girl Gets Boy. That’s my new formula for romance writing. Most readers…
October 23, 2017 -
Guest post archiveIntro to Technical Writing
Technical writing is a different kind of writing. As a matter of fact, it is a very different kind…
October 16, 2017 -
Magazine and FreelanceMAGAZINE WRITERS WANTED – BY W. TERRY WHALIN
As a long-time writer for magazines and a former magazine editor, there are some basic truths about publishing in…
October 13, 2017 -
A Pinch of PoetryThe Music of Poetry
A poet must choose his words for sound as well as meaning. You could call it verbal music. When…
October 12, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Teaching Your Characters to Fight Write- Laura L. Zimmerman
Do your characters fight right? Action is often a big part of the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Your story…
October 7, 2017 -
ScreenwritingFrom Script to Stage/Screen 3
In our first article, we looked at how research was vital to prepare any director to present a script…
October 4, 2017 -
Literary Women in Histor
Hrotsvitha—Lessons from a Medieval Playwright
Until the last century, men dominated the realms of literature, letters, and learning. We read nothing of women exchanging…
October 2, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCaseCreating Extraordinary Characters––Wrap-Up
It’s been a L-O-N-G series, but I wanted to especially focus in on different tools you can use to…
September 30, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase
Creating Extraordinary Characters –– Part V
In this series, we’re looking at personalities, how to develop them, and where to look for more information about…
September 23, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101––Part I
So, you think you want to write a romance? It’s a great genre. [bctt tweet=”We all love fairy tales…
September 2, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase
Creating Extraordinary Characters –– Part IV
If you’re writing about corporate culture or your main characters are partners or close colleagues in their jobs, the…
August 23, 2017 -
Publishing PerspectivesThe Big Five Family Tree: Book Publishers
Welcome to Publishing Perspectives! I’ll be talking about all things publishing. Let’s start with an overview of the publishing…
July 21, 2017
