
Vigorous Writing: Powering Your Prose with Fast-Twitch Verbs
By Doug Peterson Glass breaks. But even better, glass shatters. A knife cuts. But even better, a knife slashes.…
November 5, 2017By Doug Peterson Glass breaks. But even better, glass shatters. A knife cuts. But even better, a knife slashes.…
November 5, 2017Special guest April Carpenter shares how writers can take care of themselves during the hustle and bustle of the…
November 3, 2017I love Oreos. Milk’s favorite cookies are great on their own, but they’re over the top when combined with…
November 2, 2017The well-born lay woman . . . led a much freer and fuller life than her sister in religion.…
November 2, 2017Can you share a little about your recent book – My most recent published novel is called The…
November 1, 2017Career success as a freelance copywriter depends on your ability to secure the right clients. If your clients cost…
October 30, 2017From Script to Stage/Screen Part 4 We have explored four of the major responsibilities placed upon any director in…
October 29, 2017Author coach and creative Shelley Hitz shared her experience with the platform Skillshare, how it has helped her creativity…
October 26, 2017by Tina Hunt Two of my “go to” counseling statements are: so how’s that working for you?; and if…
October 26, 2017The writing life stands poised to strike fear into the most steadfast heart—launching arrows of self-doubt, rejection-terror, and insecurity.…
October 24, 2017Girl Meets Boy. Lots of problems. Finally, Girl Gets Boy. That’s my new formula for romance writing. Most readers…
October 23, 2017I started working as a professional writer when I was seventeen. So completely captured by the craft, I made the…
October 22, 2017Last month we shared Part 1 about the categories assigned to children’s books. We’ll now share more details about…
October 21, 2017The trickiest part about conveying confusion is to convey it clearly, without confusing the reader. Ann Hood in Creating…
October 20, 2017Hartline Literary Jr. Agent Cherrilynn Bisbano shares an in-depth look into the world of book proposals. Join us! Writers…
October 19, 2017Have you memorized the list of prepositions yet? Trust me, quickly recognizing prepositions will help you in the long…
October 18, 2017Technical writing is a different kind of writing. As a matter of fact, it is a very different kind…
October 16, 2017Please tell us about your most Recent Book: “The Christmas Pumpkin” and “The Worst Day Ever!,” are illustrated children’s…
October 15, 2017Have you ever picked up a book and after a few pages, put it down saying, “This isn’t…
October 14, 2017As a long-time writer for magazines and a former magazine editor, there are some basic truths about publishing in…
October 13, 2017In this Writers Chat episode, award-winning author and MFA student in Communications: New Media and Marketing Bethany Jett shares…
October 12, 2017A poet must choose his words for sound as well as meaning. You could call it verbal music. When…
October 12, 2017Have you ever noticed how some authors tend to focus too much on writing certain fiction elements, yet ignore…
October 9, 2017Elaine Marie Cooper I walked in my house the other day after a long car trip, and was surprised…
October 8, 2017Do your characters fight right? Action is often a big part of the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Your story…
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