History in the Making
Create 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-
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Guest post archiveSports 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 -
Guest post archive
A Life of Generosity
The following is an excerpt from A Life of Generosity: 21 Days to Living a Full Life With a…
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5 For WritingTwo Writing Lessons From Tolkien
By Doug Peterson When J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit, was published in October of 1937, it was so popular…
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Write JustifiedPoint of View (Part 2)-by Judy Hagey
Third Person In my last post, I explained that Point of View is one of the choices writers have…
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Craft, Writing with HumorMalapropisms — The Insanely Successful Yogi Berra Technique of Humor
Malapropisms “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Say what? A malapropism sounds more like a…
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Create. Motivate. Inspire.On Writing: 5 Insights from C. S. Lewis
Need a bit of insight as you ready the pen or laptop today? Consider the following from one of…
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The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part V
Writers write because we love to use words, but let’s face it––even though we say we write for ourselves,…
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History in the MakingSeeing His Words in Print Baffles Mark Twain
by Sandra Merville Hart Mark Twain’s life was at a pivotal moment in the 1860s. He was out of…
November 21, 2016
