Fantasy-Sci-Fi
A Dynamic First Page by Laura Zimmerman
The first page of your book determines whether the reader will continue reading or if they will move on…
December 7, 2017-
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Writers ChatFavorite Christmas Books & Films
Enjoy this Writers Chat, when we share our favorite Christmas stories. You’ll learn behind the scenes info that will…
December 6, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, SupportChristmas Creativity by Carlton Hughes
We all have things that inspire us. Some may marvel at a glorious sunset; others may find inspiration in…
December 6, 2017 -
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Vigorous Writing: Throwing a Curve Without Destroying Your Plot by Doug Peterson
By Doug Peterson My arm felt like it was going to fall off. I was in my forties at…
December 5, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorWriting the Vision – by Kathryn Ross
Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. Habakkuk…
December 2, 2017 -
BestsellersBestselling Author-MIchelle Chynoweth
Welcome Michele, Can you share a little about your recent book –The Jealous Son is a contemporary suspense novel…
December 1, 2017 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingYour Guide to Writing Effective Email Drip Campaigns
Email campaigns work wonders. It’s true that emerging college graduates consider email an outdated form of communication, but the…
November 30, 2017 -
Writers ChatChildren’s Christmas Picture Books with Jill Roman Lord
Have a children’s book idea simmering? Jill Lord shares how you can transform those dreams into published picture books…
November 30, 2017 -
Guest post archiveI 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 -
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 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.On Writing: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated
Progress has stalled on our latest writing project. We avoid our desk, tamp down the guilt, and stay busy…
November 24, 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…
November 23, 2017 -
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 -
Talking CharacterFive Questions for Portraying Anger
Anger comes in many shades, from miffed to murderous. Each shade looks and feels different. When a person is…
November 20, 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 -
Editing, Grammar and GraceWhat’s a Conjunction?
This time let’s focus on conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that join other words, clauses, or phrases. Grammar consists of…
November 18, 2017 -
Writers ChatCreativity and Brain Health with Tina Yeager
Ever feel guilty indulging your creative streak when it’s not contributing to your word count? Join us as we…
November 16, 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…
November 16, 2017 -
TourBlog Tour-Caroline George
Caroline, please tell us about your most Recent Book The Vestige revolves around the questions: What if the end…
November 15, 2017 -
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 -
Writers Chat
Ohio Christian Writers Conference Recap with Our Attendees
This week we have a recap of the inaugural Ohio Christian Writers Conference as the attendees discuss the ins…
November 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
November 9, 2017 -
Support, Writer EncouragementBuilding Your Writing Muscles
I heard my seven-year-old grandson moaning on the mat below the climbing peg-board. I went to see if he…
November 8, 2017
