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Have you ever tried to impress people? Given that extra effort to stand out in the crowd, to get…
February 24, 2016Have you ever tried to impress people? Given that extra effort to stand out in the crowd, to get…
February 24, 2016NOTE—Doug Peterson’s previous blog, Do Your Research Right When You’re Writing Historical Fiction, discussed his research habits. This…
February 23, 2016For the past couple of posts, we’ve been focusing on confusing word pairs. Today will continue with a few…
February 22, 2016In her book The Resolution for Women, Priscilla Shirer tells a story about a tassel. She was in the…
February 21, 2016Thomas Garet sat on the plain grass under a pine tree by the road and untied his shoe laces.…
February 20, 2016“Does building a platform really increase chances of publication?” This is a question many beginning authors ask when they…
February 19, 2016Shortly after moving to the Islands, a new habit easily became walking early on the beach. On one particular…
February 18, 2016by Elaine Marie Cooper Many authors, both new and the more experienced, get discouraged when hunting for knowledgeable readers…
February 17, 2016Particularly for new writers beginning the blogging journey, comparison can kill confidence and create problems. New bloggers often struggle with…
February 16, 2016by Sandra Merville Hart With the celebration of Presidents Day this month, Americans may remember the very famous Gettysburg…
February 15, 2016The writer’s life is not for the faint of heart. There are moments that are downright scary. That first…
February 15, 2016“I write only because there is a voice within me that will not be still.” –Sylvia Plath Are there…
February 14, 2016There is no denying that February is the month of L-O-V-E so let’s do something a little different. Okay,…
February 13, 2016Every writer needs an editor or at least a proofreader. Even experienced writers benefit from another pair of eyes…
February 12, 2016We writers are an odd lot. We’re driven to write, spending time composing poetry, writing books, researching articles. We…
February 11, 2016We’ll take a break from adding more confusing words to our list this time and focus only on…
February 9, 2016I work like a mad scientist. When I am working on a writing project I am all in —…
February 8, 2016When writing a speculative fiction novel, determine what the things of value are in your world. Water, food, shelter-building resources,…
February 7, 2016Congratulations to our finalists in Short Story! Fox Quest – Sarah Zuehkle A Child And A Nightlight – Heidi Melo A Family for…
February 6, 2016Pinterest for Writers – Part 1 If you’ve heard about Pinterest and think it’s only for women or crafters,…
February 6, 2016Congratulations to our finalists in Novel and Non-fiction! Dreaming of Darkness – PJ Lightning The Least of These –…
February 5, 2016Congratulations to our Novella Category Winner! Carol of the Rooms – Diana Leagh Matthews Play On, Jordan – Iola…
February 5, 2016I fell in love with Langston Hughes’ poetry when only a teenager in high school. Still today, I enjoy…
February 5, 2016Congratulations to our Article Category Finalists and Winner! We Can’t Go Back – Curt Lovelace Suffering Is For A Lot Of Things – Sandra…
February 4, 2016Sometimes we feel like cracked pots. An old story tells of a water-bearer in India who daily carried two…
February 4, 2016