The Poet's Pen
Is Your Poem in Shape?
Carmina Figurata or shaped stanza is a picture poem—a poem that forms a picture. In “CAROUSEL” by Jan D.…
July 17, 2018-
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Mastering Middle GradeWhat a Retired Choir Director Taught Me About Writing
Do you ever sit in front of your keyboard, stare at the worn-out keys and wonder if anything you…
July 15, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceAre You Using A Magazine’s Theme List?
Last week I was at a Christian writers conference. It’s one of the key places where you can build…
July 13, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesInsta-Savvy for the Socials: 5 Tips for Boosting Instagram Growth – Guest Post by Caroline George
Social media provides a new frontier ready for settlers. We gaze at its complex landscape of influencers, followers, and…
July 9, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Value of a Good Critique
Every writer can use a solid critique of their work, especially when they are preparing their work for professional…
July 7, 2018 -
ScreenwritingKeep It Real
My number one pet peeve with Christian films is their unrealistic characters. Christian protagonists seem to be too good…
July 4, 2018 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingThe Top 12 Principles of Copywriting According to the Voices on LinkedIn
Are you on LinkedIn? If so, let’s connect. If not, please join us. LinkedIn is your online watering hole…
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Romancing Your StoryCrafting the Hero – Part V
Judah is the man for Tovah. To review: Tovah is a rabbi with rejection issues. Judah is an IDF…
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Child's CraftReadability—a Key Element in Beginning Readers and Early Chapter Books
As I mentioned in my last post, Understanding Early Readers, there are several markets for books for emerging readers.…
June 21, 2018 -
The Poet's Pen
Novels in Verse – Poetry for the Reluctant Reader
Have you ever thought of taking your poetry one step further by writing an entire novel in verse? What…
June 17, 2018 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Summer Reading Research
School is out, and summer reading programs are gearing up in public libraries everywhere. Summer months are the perfect…
June 15, 2018 -
Magazine and Freelance
Build Your Platform with Magazine Articles
Last week I taught several workshops at a Christian Writers Conference and also met one on one with numerous…
June 13, 2018 -
Screenwriting
Sound Off!
While brainstorming for this post, I remembered the song that inspired the climax for my first screenplay over a…
June 9, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Myths Behind Your Fantasy Work
Fantasy stories come in all shapes and sizes, from modern-day tales to historical adventure. One way to give your…
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SongwritingUnderstanding Songwriting Structure
If you have been following my articles on songwriting, perhaps you’re ready to write your first song. There are…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseMystery, Suspense, and Thriller Subgenres—What’s the Difference?
Are you writing a mystery or a thriller? Do you know how to tell the difference between suspense, thriller…
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Copywrite/Advertising
What It Is Like to Copywrite for Your Own Clients
I broke into a cold sweat when I read the email. Could it be true? I reread the email.…
May 27, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero––Part IV
We’re crafting both our romantic heroine and our hero. Our heroine is Tovah, a Jewish rabbi who fears rejection…
May 23, 2018 -
Child's Craft
Understanding Early Readers
A few weeks ago I started typing a new manuscript. I thought it was going to be a picture…
May 22, 2018 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Three Things I Learned in Wimberley, TX
This past month I packed up my little bag, tucked my insecurity into the glove box and drove south…
May 15, 2018 -
Magazine and Freelance
Writing for Magazines Provides Variety
Does your writing have a lot of variety? Or do you feel like you are writing the same type…
May 13, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Realistic World-Building
The trend within the fantasy and sci-fi genres is to push for more detailed world-building within our stories. While…
May 7, 2018 -
Screenwriting
Moving On
We’ve all seen bad movies before. Films we couldn’t wait to see after watching a brief two or three…
April 29, 2018 -
Copywrite/Advertising
What It’s Like to Write for a Digital Marketing Agency
Since I became a copywriter, I have written for my own clients and for digital marketing agencies. Each arrangement…
April 27, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero––Part III by Donna L.H. Smith
Nobody’s perfect, right? True. Neither can your romantic hero be perfect. Choose a character flaw that will irritate your…
April 23, 2018
