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Open That Door!
“Hello, this is Carlton your Doorman.” The often-heard but never seen character was a staple of my childhood in…
October 5, 2016-
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UncategorizedTheir, There, They’re
Their are writing problems I’d like to talk about, weather your a seasoned writer or not. There problems that…
August 23, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementBe Careful How You Live
Elaine Marie Cooper “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of…
August 18, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized10 suggestions to overcoming writing obstacles
We discussed the first three suggestion to overcoming writing obstacles in an earlier blog. Run, walk, exercise – stir…
August 17, 2016 -
UncategorizedDaily Rituals and Creative Energy
For years daily rituals have fascinated me. Was there a secret to the creative energy found in writers, poets,…
August 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedWhen an Asset Becomes a Liability
The setting sold us. A property with mature trees and a creek running behind it. Even in March, with…
July 25, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementExpert Gardeners – Expert Editors
Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…
July 23, 2016 -
UncategorizedCoffee Confessions
I recently attended Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in lovely Black Mountain, North Carolina. This event is…
July 12, 2016 -
Truth Be Told, UncategorizedFill ‘Er Up
A pastor friend of mine had come through a really rough stretch and was reexamining his call. A counselor…
July 9, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedThe Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story
By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…
July 6, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Tour, UncategorizedBlog Tour- Morgan L. Busse
What is the title of your latest book, Morgan? Tainted. Please give us an overview. What Happens When Your…
June 15, 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 -
UncategorizedIt’s All Good in the ‘Hood
The meme says it all: “We still want to go to the Land of Make-Believe.” It shows Mister Rogers…
June 9, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedWriting for Magazines: Conducting Interviews
By Doug Peterson Whenever I show up to interview a source for a magazine story, it must look like…
June 4, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedWinds and Waves of Inspiration
Are you a writer who hasn’t written a word? How many waves of inspiration flow thru your mind before…
May 31, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedMaking a List and Checking It Twice
The other day I was waiting on my son to get out of an event, and, because I was…
May 11, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016 -
Child's Craft, UncategorizedLet Jesus Do His Thing
I traveled to India with Samaritan’s Feet earlier this year, which I’ve already shared a few experiences in this…
May 6, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit, Uncategorized
3 Simple Ways to Boost Creativity
Welcome to The Creativity Kit! Each month tips and tools to help boost your creativity skills will be found…
May 3, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedWhere is the Best Spot for Writing?
By Doug Peterson Whenever I see somebody writing in a noisy coffee shop, tapping away on a laptop, I…
May 2, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write Justified
When 2 + 2 Still Don’t = 4
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of plurals (see 2 + 2 Doesn’t Always = 4), let’s look at…
April 26, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, Uncategorized
Quite an Odd Couple
One of my favorite television shows of all time is the classic Odd Couple from the 1970s (not the…
April 9, 2016 -
Developing Your Writer's Voice, UncategorizedFind Your Writer’s Voice Through Blogging
I enjoy blogging about the Appalachian mountains where I live. My blog speaks to the traditions, faith, lifestyle, and…
April 8, 2016 -
UncategorizedTwisting History: How Much Fact Should Go Into Your Fiction?
By Doug Peterson In the Oscar-winning movie, Braveheart, the hero William Wallace of Scotland falls in love with Isabella,…
April 6, 2016
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