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Pitch Your Magazine Ideas with a Query
The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment? Which magazines…
October 12, 2016-
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A Pinch of PoetryHow to Read a Poem
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word…
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StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
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The Ministry of WritingWhat do you believe about the Bible? — Seminary in 5: Bibliology
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 ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
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Writer EncouragementThe Power of a Literary Paintbrush
Elaine Marie Cooper We’ve been doing quite a bit of painting at our house lately. A lot of painting.…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiFantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?
What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…
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UncategorizedOpen That Door!
“Hello, this is Carlton your Doorman.” The often-heard but never seen character was a staple of my childhood in…
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The Creative Tool Kit5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 2
{If you missed last month’s first installment on 5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, you may want to…
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A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA3 Contributor Book Release-Saratoga Letters by Elaine Marie Cooper
Congratulations to A3 contributor Elaine Marie Cooper for the release of her new book Saratoga Letters. Elaine pens the…
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BestsellersBest Selling Author-Liz Curtis Higgs
WELCOME Liz, Can you share a little about your recent book? With joy! I asked more than a…
October 1, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Defining the Dreaded Pros
Ah, comparisons. I hate them. And yet I fall prey to making them constantly in regards to my writing…
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Book Reviews
BOOK Review-It’s Good to Be Queen-Liz Curtis Higgs
Liz Curtis Higgs interview will post October 1, 2016 In It’s Good to Be Queen (2015, Waterbrook…
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A3 Contributor Book Release
A3 Contributor Book Release-Jesus and the Beanstalk by Lori Roeleveld
Congratulations to Lori Roeleveld on her new book release, Jesus and the Beanstalk- Overcoming Giants and Living a Fruitful…
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Guest post archiveElegy for the Oxford Comma-Carol Sparks
It was a quieter time, a calmer day When people didn’t have so much to say When thoughtfulness…
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Write JustifiedIdioms–Literary Shorthand
As if English with its homophones and irregular verbs weren’t confusing enough, how about those idioms? Oh sure,…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseHOW I LOST ANN
The company’s policy was quite clear about office relationships. “Fraternising of any kind, especially romantic, is prohibited in this…
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The Efficiency AddictProblem Solve POV with Color
Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every single day. For the next few months,…
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Craft, Writing with Humor5 Easy Steps To Make Readers Laugh Using The Absurd
Ever laughed in an absurd situation or at an absurd time? Sure you have. We’ve all done it. Our friend…
September 24, 2016 -
Guest post archive
LAST DAY TO REGISTER-A Writers Retreat at your Fingertips-Jerry’s Guild
Don’t have the money or time to attend a conference? Need training or a tune up on your schedule?…
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Create. Motivate. Inspire., SupportCheck Your Writer’s Pulse!
It’s time for a check-up. Take a deep breath and consider this: What do you love most about writing?…
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The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing—Part III
Let’s get our manuscript “publish-ready.” Refer to last month’s post for my definition. This time, we’ll look at basic…
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Child's CraftKeeping it Fresh
I recently read these words written by an editor: “Also, do not be contended with the cut and dried…
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History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 2
by Sandra Merville Hart Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…
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Talking CharacterBody Language: What Your Character Is Really Saying-Lisa Betz
If actions speak louder than words then a character’s body language is an important part of dialogue. And yet…
September 19, 2016
