Storyworld
Acquiring Things of Value
When writing a speculative fiction novel, determine what the things of value are in your world. Water, food, shelter-building resources,…
February 7, 2016-
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A Pinch of PoetryPoet Snapshot: Langston Hughes
I fell in love with Langston Hughes’ poetry when only a teenager in high school. Still today, I enjoy…
February 5, 2016 -
Romancing Your StoryENTERING CONTESTS – PART TWO
In my last column, I tried to convey the good outcomes you can receive when you enter your…
January 30, 2016 -
Child's CraftKeep the FAITH in your Writing
Keeping the faith in your writing can be difficult. I remember sitting on my back porch with a rejection…
January 21, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceHOW TO DRIVE EDITORS CRAZY- part 2
How to Drive an Editor Crazy, Part 2 By Lori Hatcher I’m a magazine editor. Every day I receive…
January 18, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized
Where to Begin?
Where to begin? I had a friend ask me this question recently, who is interested in writing a young…
January 15, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career
[bctt tweet=”5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career #teenwriters #writingtips”] When I was 14, I emailed a best-selling…
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History in the MakingResearch Can be a Chore or an Inspiration: You Decide
Researching for a story or article can be a chore. It’s certainly a lot of work to dig for…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseMY ONE-ARM SAVIOR
https://pixabay.com/en/knife-fork-mirroring-black-white-204832/ I folded my slim calves under my bum and gasped as each hurtful word proceeded forth through Aunt…
January 7, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Understanding Poetry: 5 Questions to Ask
Many people are discouraged from enjoying poetry because they claim it’s too difficult. Trust me. I’ve had those moments…
January 6, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes, GenreHow to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book
[bctt tweet=”How to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book #writingtips @tessaemilyhall “] As a teen, you have…
December 29, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Poetry Contests: Where to Find Them
Since there is not a high demand for poetry in the publishing industry, one way to get your poems…
December 16, 2015 -
Magazine and Freelance
How To Drive a Magazine Editor Crazy by Lori Hatcher
Professional, friendly and witty are words I use to describe Lori. I met her at the Blue Ridge Mountain…
December 16, 2015 -
History in the MakingThree Reasons A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a Classic
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to read Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, and discovered…
December 12, 2015 -
Child's Craft
Rhyme Time
‘Twas the evening before Christmas, and through the entire shack Not a soul moved, especially tiny rat. If Clement…
December 9, 2015 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseA CRIME AWAY
George squinted at the sun the moment he stepped through the gates of Jessup. Freedom. So strange to his…
December 4, 2015 -
StoryworldFood for your Storyworld
Regardless how fantastic the setting, the people in your book must treat their environment as commonplace. A character who…
November 28, 2015 -
Child's Craft
Picture Book Submissions – The Mighty Manuscript
Picture Book Submissions – The Mighty Manuscript The third item to include in your full proposal submission for a…
November 17, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionWielding Original Tweaks
Wielding Original Tweaks I try to come up with as many Characters as I can. This can…
November 16, 2015 -
History in the MakingThree Things I learned About Writing Dialogue from Jane Austen
By Sandra Merville Hart I’ve read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at least a dozen times and loved…
November 14, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Poetry From Odd Places
I don’t know about you, but once in awhile my poetry springs from the oddest of inspirations. Not too…
November 7, 2015 -
Romancing Your StoryCONTEST OR NOT TO CONTEST? PART ONE
If you read my last column, you’ll know we determined that most fictional stories contain some element of romance.…
October 27, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionWorlds of the Complex Nature
Worlds of the Complex Nature So we’ve got a great story idea, and we’ve got two great characters now…
October 23, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Ways to Keep Your Poetry Simple
Simplicity is extremely valuable when it comes to communicating through poetry. I’ve always wanted my poems to positively impact…
October 18, 2015 -
Child's Craft
Picture Book Submissions – The Powerful Proposal
Apparently this is a controversial issue – To submit a children’s Proposal with your manuscript or not? I always…
October 13, 2015
