Screenwriting
THE KEY COMMONALITIES OF A COMPELLING CHARACTER
If you analyze screenplays and films you are bound to find commonalities that exist among the ones that are…
December 3, 2016-
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History in the MakingSeeing His Words in Print Baffles Mark Twain
by Sandra Merville Hart Mark Twain’s life was at a pivotal moment in the 1860s. He was out of…
November 21, 2016 -
Child's CraftQuit or Trust God?
I crossed paths with Satan, the other day. He was dressed in his original disguise, as a six-foot long,…
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History in the MakingWhat 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…
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Flash Fiction-SplicketyNo Intimidation Necessary
Let’s face it, for most people flash fiction stories of one thousand words or less is intimidating. You have…
November 16, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsHow to Organize Your Illustrations (So You Can Find them When You Need Them)
You’re reading the newspaper when a story grabs your attention. It would be a great illustration or lead in…
November 13, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceWriting Your Magazine Article: The Details
How do you write your magazine article? Let’s explore the details in this article. As a long-time journalist…
November 12, 2016 -
A Pinch of PoetryLearn to Write Poetry From the Bible
The Bible is the perfect place to learn poetry. Hebrew poetry makes up approximately one-half (depending on the translation)…
November 11, 2016 -
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…
November 9, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesJournaling Prompt Questions to Ask Your Protagonist
Sometimes, we writers can become so focused on writing an enticing, hard-to-put-down plot that we neglect one of the…
November 8, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
November 8, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiMagic and Miracles in the Fantasy World
“Mama, today I learned that Jesus used magic to heal the lame man!” My five-year-old daughter bounced on her…
November 6, 2016 -
ScreenwritingTHE EMOTIONAL GLUE THAT BINDS US TO STORY
Almost an Author welcomes Tim Long to the A3 family. He is the new columnist for Screenwriting. There is…
November 2, 2016 -
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…
October 21, 2016 -
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 -
A Pinch of Poetry
How to Read a Poem
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word…
October 11, 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 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
October 9, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Fantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?
What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…
October 6, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseHOW I LOST ANN
The company’s policy was quite clear about office relationships. “Fraternising of any kind, especially romantic, is prohibited in this…
September 26, 2016 -
Child's CraftKeeping it Fresh
I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…
September 21, 2016 -
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 -
Flash Fiction-Splickety
Emotion in Flash Fiction: How to Pack a Punch in 1,000 Words or Less
“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott…
September 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and Devotions
10 Places to Find Life-Changing Illustrations-Leigh Powers
Good teachers are also good storytellers. Stories capture our attention and imagination. They make us laugh, relieving tension. They…
September 14, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
What is Poetry- Darlo O. Gemeinhardt
The term poetry comes from the medieval Latin poetia, from Latin poeta ‘poet’. It usually refers to the written…
September 13, 2016
