James Scott Bell says, “A great story has been, and always will be, about a character facing conflict and the suspense of not knowing what’s going to happen next.” Since…
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Sign language uses hand movement and configuration of the fingers to communicate with the hearing impaired. That practice has existed throughout history. Socrates once said, “If we hadn't a voice…
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Present tense is difficult to write. Even the highly skilled can easily drift into past-tense storytelling in which the immediacy of the present moment is lost. A similar problem exists…
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The ancient songwriter who encourages praise to the Lord with harp and lyre (Psalm 33:2) could not have imagined what beautiful sounds were possible on our many stringed instruments. Animusic.com…
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You should go, but maybe not for the reason you think. Many aspiring writers think conferences present wonderful opportunities …
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Your first paragraph is your only chance for your article or book to make a good first impression. One way to learn how to write great openings is to see…
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If our writing brings tears to our eyes, we have a much better chance of finding words that will stir the emotions of our readers. When blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii played…
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Some say constructive criticism is a contradiction of terms. “Constrictive” means to “build up,” while “criticism” tears down. There may be some merit to that observation. When we receive criticism,…
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A writer once said to an acquisitions editor, “I wrote exactly what the Lord gave me, so I’m sure this book will be a bestseller.” After reading the first paragraph,…
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Character is a critical key to becoming a person of quality, and it starts in the home!
