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…
Publishing Trends
© 2011 Sally Stuart When the topic of publishing trends comes up, what people really want to know is which topics are hot—and which are not. The problem is predicting…
Spies, Rocker Shepherds, and Japanese Angels, Oh My! Writing for Your Children’s Ministry
© 2011 Carlton W. Hughes Spies looking for a missing baby. Shepherds rocking out to TobyMac. Angels lip-syncing a Christmas carol . . . in Japanese. What do these scenarios have…
I’m a Ghostwriter
© 2011 Cecil Murphey "You understand people," an editor told me after I had published ten books, "And you know how to get into their heads." His words shocked me…
Give the Write Gift
© 2010 Marylane Wade Koch In December, we celebrate seasonal traditions with family and friends. One common custom is giving gifts of appreciation to those we love. We hope to…
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…
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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