The Intentional Reader
© 2011 Bob Hostetler Louis L’Amour once said, “A writer’s brain is like a magician’s hat. If you’re going to get anything out of it, you have to put something…
Bread-and-Butter Writing
© 2011 Leslie Rowe Convert your skills to cash by writing for the marketplace The electric bill spiked and your pantry looks paltry. When writing is your passion but eating…
Four Surprising Lessons
© 2011 Dennis E. Hensley Someone sent me an email recently with the header, “Twenty Classic Novels You’ve Probably Never Read.” Since I consider myself to be a well-read person…
Source of Endless Story Ideas
© 2011 Marilyn H. Collins Family stories provide a wealth of original plot ideas. Settings are familiar, characters come complete with emotions or conflicts, and protagonists/antagonists are ready made. Our…
What’s Your Story?
© 2010 Marylane Wade Koch In the midst of change and uncertainty in our culture, some ideas remain timeless and sure. For example, people still love a good story. No,…
The Wait
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch You’ve finished your story, polished to perfection, and submitted it to the publisher. Maybe you met an assignment or contest deadline. Perhaps you sent a…
And the winner is . . .
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch In my twenties, I dreamed of winning the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. Now each year I virtual-tour the HGTV dream house online, submit my entry, and envision…
Dreaded Deadlines
© 2009 Bill Wetterman As a career businessman, I've had to meet deadlines and instruct others on how to meet deadlines. There are three huge stumbling blocks. They will differ…
Take Time to Sharpen Your Saw
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch Years ago I received some advice that proved invaluable but challenging. I tend to be the always-busy-with-something type. When a friend asked me to attend…
Don’t Write Solo: Join a Group
© 2009 Marylane Wade Koch Writing is not a team sport. Sometimes writers feel alone in pursuit of their writing goals. Even close friends or family may not relate. Where…
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