5 For Writing
Procrastination and the Pen
By Doug Peterson I stepped slowly out onto the board of a high dive at our local swimming pool,…
December 28, 2016-
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Write JustifiedThe Common Comma
Plenty of ink has been spilled and battles fought over the necessity and superiority of the Oxford or serial…
December 26, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting Research: Enhance Your Fiction with Facts
Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every day. This month I’m pleased to welcome back Kathleen…
December 25, 2016 -
Guest post archivePlatform Building-Is It Really Necessary?
“Your platform isn’t large enough.” The pretty blonde editor closed my proposal and handed it back. I attempted a smile, thanked…
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Writer EncouragementHumility Without The Humbug
Elaine Marie Cooper As I dropped off several of my novels at the bookstore before Christmas, I noticed a…
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Create. Motivate. Inspire.A Note by Any Other Name
Three days before Christmas, a delivery man turned in our driveway, honked the horn, and requested my signature. Then…
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The Writer's PenCase
Seamless Self-Editing––Part VI
We all want our manuscripts to be the best they can be. In the past, we’ve relied on unskilled…
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History in the MakingCreate Timeline of Novel’s Events
By Sandra Merville Hart Somewhere in the midst of writing my second novel my story started to get…
December 21, 2016 -
Child's CraftMay the Embarrassing Moments Arise!
We were just about to head down the aisle before my daughter’s wedding, when I reached into my bag…
December 20, 2016 -
Talking CharacterHow Selfish Is Your Protagonist?
We writers love our protagonists. We give them a few flaws and quirks, but we know that underneath their…
December 19, 2016 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: How They Move
Jim always thought first contact with an alien race would involve ceremony and formality. But standing over the bullet-riddled…
December 18, 2016 -
Flash Fiction-SplicketyBlogging Fiction by Lindsey P. Brackett
A few years ago when I was knee-deep in preschoolers and a newborn, I started a blog. I meant…
December 16, 2016 -
Guest post archiveBlog Tour-Ron Estrada
Please tell us about your most Recent Book I recently completed my Cherry Hill Series, a Young Adult urban…
December 15, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceFive Ways to Boost Your Holiday Magazine Writing
Much of the publishing world becomes silent throughout late November until the New Year—including the magazine world. The holiday…
December 12, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Sports Writing
Being a sports writer has always been the most rewarding job I ever had. Often, I think back…
December 11, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingYou are a Bible Interpreter — Seminary in 5: Interpretation of the Bible
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
December 10, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesIs the Writing Journey Worth It?
When I was a fifteen-year-old aspiring author, I emailed a bestselling author asking for writing advice. What she told…
December 8, 2016 -
Truth Be Told
Impossible?
One of my favorite musicals is Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. I know it by heart–have since I was a little girl.…
December 7, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Character of an Inanimate Object
Multiple points-of-view. This topic can spark quite a discussion among authors. Some prefer showing their story through the…
December 6, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHOW many words?
I recently wrapped three projects in which my written pieces could only be 250 words max, including a Bible…
December 5, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit12 Days of Christmas for Creative Minds
Hey, creative peeps, here are twelve gift ideas (either for yourself or for others!) in honor of the 12…
December 3, 2016 -
ScreenwritingTHE 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 -
Book Reviews
Book Review-In Fierce Courage by Gabriella Kovac
In Fierce Courage, author Gabriella Kovac tells the story of Ivo Glovonich and his triumphs over seemingly-insurmountable obstacles. The…
December 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedA3 Book Release-Legacy of Deer Run by Elaine Marie Cooper
Next week I will take a long and worshipful moment to count my blessings. The third and final book…
December 1, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Gabriella Kovac
Can you share a little about your recent book – My latest book is Fierce Courage It is a…
December 1, 2016