The Writer's PenCase
Plot Twists –– Part III
Continuing our look at crafting a spectacular plot twist, this time we’ll look in detail at a couple of…
May 19, 2016-
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Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016 -
Child's Craft, UncategorizedLet Jesus Do His Thing
I traveled to India with Samaritan’s Feet earlier this year, which I’ve already shared a few experiences in this…
May 6, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit, Uncategorized3 Simple Ways to Boost Creativity
Welcome to The Creativity Kit! Each month tips and tools to help boost your creativity skills will be found…
May 3, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists—Part II
Last time we talked about all the elements needed to create a stunning plot twist. This time, we’ll talk…
April 23, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Five Words or Phrases to Avoid
Lots of time we hear verbal patterns that may be acceptable (to some people) in speech, but they are…
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Child's Craft, UncategorizedWriting is like crossing the streets of India
I traveled to Hyderabad, India recently and we had one day of sightseeing and shopping in the city. This…
March 31, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingYou Already Have a Writing Team
Like me you are probably trying to build a support team for your writing — a reading group, a…
March 26, 2016 -
WARFARE!Hike Your Own Hike
My husband Don is starting his Appalachian Trail (AT) hike on March 13th. He’s had this passion on his…
March 21, 2016 -
History in the MakingA Hidden Treasure for Historical Writers
By Sandra Merville Hart Maps are hidden treasure for historical writers. If you haven’t used this key source of…
March 16, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedFive More Confusing Word Pairs to Consider
We’re continuing to examine words that are used incorrectly. Enthused/Enthusiastic—Although enthused has become acceptable in standard usage, old school…
March 12, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
March 8, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Five More Confusing Word Pairs
For the past couple of posts, we’ve been focusing on confusing word pairs. Today will continue with a few…
February 22, 2016 -
Things Every Writer Should Know, Writer EncouragementGetting Reviews Part 1
by Elaine Marie Cooper Many authors, both new and the more experienced, get discouraged when hunting for knowledgeable readers…
February 17, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat Lincoln Teaches Us about Effective Writing in the Gettysburg Address
by Sandra Merville Hart With the celebration of Presidents Day this month, Americans may remember the very famous Gettysburg…
February 15, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceUnderstanding Lie and Lay
We’ll take a break from adding more confusing words to our list this time and focus only on…
February 9, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
Child's Craft
Keep the FAITH in your Writing
Keeping the faith in your writing can be difficult. I remember sitting on my back porch with a rejection…
January 21, 2016 -
Platform and BrandingBrand Basics – 2 Considerations For Writers
We’re familiar with a brand as it relates to corporations. When we think of Coke, McDonalds, and Nike these…
December 17, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCase
Writing Unforgettable Fiction—Part III
This time, we’ll look at Character Struggles, and how they help make unforgettable fiction. Here’s a great way to…
December 15, 2015 -
Craft, Writing with HumorHow Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics
At first glance, making people laugh when addressing a sensitive topic seems absurd, maybe even callous. But then again, a little…
November 18, 2015 -
History in the MakingThree Things I learned About Writing Dialogue from Jane Austen
By Sandra Merville Hart I’ve read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at least a dozen times and loved…
November 14, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCase
Putting Fire in Your Fiction Part II
We’re looking at Donald Maass’ The Fire in Fiction. @DonaldMaass #FireinFiction I’m on a quest to learn more about…
November 10, 2015
