Truth and Fiction—Bringing History to Life
© 2010 Ann H. Gabhart In high school, one of my required courses was American History. Our teacher seemed uninspired by the idea of history—or teaching if his constant frown…
What in the World Do You Mean?
© 2010 Shirley M. Corder I had just joined my first on-line writers’ group. Eager to become involved, I requested advice. I used an innocent, everyday word here in South…
The Value of Critique
© 2010 Tracy Crump Before my first writers’ conference, I took advantage of an opportunity to submit four chapters or articles for critique. Upon arrival, I eagerly opened the critiques…
Turning Disasters into Devotions
© 2010 Andrea Merrell Panic rose in my throat as we inched along the slippery, dimly lit path. The air was cool, but the oppression brought on by fear made…
Building a Platform That Supports Success
© 2010 Marylane Wade Koch As a kid, I loved to perform. Neighborhood buddies would join me on hot summer evenings for talent shows while the adults sat in lawn…
Crafting a Page-Turner
© 2010 Virginia Smith “I stayed up all night to finish your book. I couldn’t put it down!” That’s one of the highest compliments a novelist can receive, and I…
Writing for Tween Boys
© 2010 Max Elliot Anderson It's clear that some of the most critical patterns for a lifetime are decided during the tween years, that awkward time between still wanting to…
Shorter Is Better
© 2010 Tracy Crump My love for detail often exhibits itself in the use of long sentences. And I mean long. I’m not the only one. Look at Dickens and…
Launching an E-zine
© 2010 Debra L. Butterfield Have you considered launching an e-zine to expand your writing and networking opportunities? E-zines are small magazines and newsletters distributed by any electronic method such…
Marketing: Accepting Your Role as Salesperson
© 2009 Emily M. Akin “Writing is an art. Publishing is a business.” These words jumped out at me in a workshop given recently byLawrence Wilson, pastor and former editorial…