Writing with Humor
The Difference Between Comedy and Humor
I read a statement once that stuck with me: All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy.…
February 26, 2017-
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The Writer's PenCase, UncategorizedSeamless Self–Editing––Part VIII
As this series draws to a close, here are a couple practical exercises you can do at home to…
February 21, 2017 -
Grammar and GraceIntroducing the Eight Parts of Speech
For 2017, let’s understand the basics of English grammar by learning the eight parts of speech. They are the…
February 17, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Sex
Jim held a gray spheroid up to the light. “So Doc, you’re saying the sex of this alien was…
February 13, 2017 -
Grammar and Grace
Presents for the Writer
For this post, I’m suggesting some books that you may want on your bookshelves or your may want to…
January 17, 2017 -
StoryworldAnatomy of Grays: Alien Digest
The autopsy window allowed Jim a clear view of the good doctor’s grim work. The gray-skinned corpse had been…
January 16, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingKnow Your Manual — Seminary in 5: Old Testament Survey
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
January 10, 2017 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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…
November 24, 2016 -
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…
November 23, 2016 -
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,…
November 22, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
How to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards–Re-Mix
We’re still a few days away from Thanksgiving, but we sometimes receive Christmas cards a few days after celebrating…
November 17, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
November 9, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Compliment or Complement?
Earlier this week I wrote a post for my own blog and was reminded about two things: the difference…
October 18, 2016 -
StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
October 11, 2016 -
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…
October 10, 2016 -
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 -
Grammar and Grace
Misheard, Misused, Misspelled Words
This month’s post is all about words you might be hearing and saying and, consequently, writing improperly. We’re not…
September 17, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Confusing Words…Again!
Yes, we’re continuing to visit confusing words because the English language abounds with them. Here are a few…
September 17, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingRemember Your Christian Foundation: Seminary in 5 – Spiritual Formation
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
September 12, 2016 -
StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
September 11, 2016 -
Platform and Branding3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Writer Platform
When building a writer platform, few of us consider hiring a virtual assistant, or VA. Most of us are…
September 3, 2016
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