Uncategorized, Writer Encouragement
Expert Gardeners – Expert Editors
Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…
July 23, 2016-
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Grammar and GraceIrregardless, Not a Word?
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends at a cool restaurant in Raleigh. The first…
July 22, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 2
Once you’ve chosen the setting of your book—which we discussed in Part 1 of this series—it’s important to spend…
July 21, 2016 -
KISS: Writing Engaging ProposalsWhy Your Bio Isn’t About You
Why Your Bio Isn’t About You by: Nichole Parks It’s not personal. It’s business. Think about it. A bio…
July 17, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Promote Your Book Like A Pro
Promote Your Book Like a Pro by DiAnn Mills Authors are in search of the holy grail of book…
July 16, 2016 -
A Pinch of PoetryHaiku: Poetic Forms II
We’re going to explore a very short Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. This type of poem reflects a simpler…
July 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsDon’t Let Hebrew Make a Donkey Out of You
by Leigh Powers The speaker lost me at the donkey. He was a charismatic, engaging speaker who made…
July 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedCoffee Confessions
I recently attended Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in lovely Black Mountain, North Carolina. This event is…
July 12, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictPreparing a Great Guest Post
The golden rule for guest blogging is straightforward—Deliver solid content on time. Beyond that, there are a few simple steps you…
July 11, 2016 -
StoryworldThe Speed of Communication
Written forms of communication have existed since the first man decided to scratch something on a cave wall, allowing…
July 10, 2016 -
Truth Be Told, UncategorizedFill ‘Er Up
A pastor friend of mine had come through a really rough stretch and was reexamining his call. A counselor…
July 9, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing—Part I
You hear it more and more these days. [bctt tweet=”Your manuscript must be “publish-ready” in order for it to…
July 8, 2016 -
Talking CharacterFirst Impressions Matter–Part 1
Scientific studies confirm that we humans make a host of judgments about a person based on the first few…
July 7, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedThe Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story
By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…
July 6, 2016 -
Child's CraftWandering Aimlessly in Writing
Have you ever wandered aimlessly in your writing? A friend asked me the other day what I was working…
July 5, 2016 -
The Writerly CafeWhat’s Your Favorite Summer Writing Place?
Yesterday I decided to move to the back deck of our house to set up my “summer writing office”.…
July 4, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting Opportunity or Distraction?
How to know when to stray from your writing plans. Do you ever have those times when your day…
July 3, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit6 Must-Have Books On Creativity
The subject of creativity has always fascinated me. Where does it originate? How can I access more of it?…
July 2, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author Angela Ackerman
Angela Ackerman Your writing thesauruses are such a help to writers, how do you feel knowing that thousands of…
July 1, 2016 -
Genre, Mastering Middle GradeWhat is Middle Grade, Anyway?
What is Middle Grade, Anyway? by Kelli McKinney When I tell someone I write middle grade fantasy, usually their response…
July 1, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Truth Be Told
Sober Judgment
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment. Romans 12:3…
June 29, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative FictionFollowing Up After a Conference
Following Up After a Conference Well hey! You made it to part three! O thou hast come far… seriously…
June 28, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorThou Shalt Commandments For Writing With Humor
Thou Shalt write with humor. But how? By following these two commandments from humor author James N. Watkins: I. Thou Shalt…
June 27, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 1
by Sandra Merville Hart I wanted to instill a love of reading in my daughter from a young…
June 26, 2016
