by Tari Faris, @FarisTari There are 7 things that seemed to repeat to me when I recently worked with a group of beginner authors. I am convinced that what separates …
Can a Writer Enjoy Being a Reader?
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings I really feel sorry for magicians who still enjoy watching magic shows. It must be hard to enjoy another magician’s skills when you know how the trick works. …
Men Are Not Women With a Beard, Part 2
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 In last month’s blog, Men aren’t Women with a Beard, I talked about some of the differences women need to remember when they write from the male …
Fixing the Foundation
by Andrea Christenson, @andrea143 The church we are attending recently decided to pave their gravel covered parking lot. Years of dealing with mud and dust spurred them on, and when the …
Five Ways to Write Realistic Dialogue
By Courtney Walsh, @courtney_walsh My love of story started in a somewhat unconventional place—on the stage. Sure, I loved reading books, but if I’m honest, they didn’t compare to the …