This author writes very well in present tense, which is about as easy as climbing a mountain with an extra fifty pounds in your backpack. Great words from The Girl…
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Air New Zealand, the official airline of Middle-Earth may have filmed the most epic airline safety video ever made. Imagine the thrill if you could take flight on the back…
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In his poem “The Task” (1785), William Cowper said, “Variety is the very spice of life. That gives it all its flavor.” That concept remains strong today. Some like it…
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As monks with a vow of silence, some high school students wowed the crowd with a message we can all appreciate.
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Some writers cut every occurrence of “was” or “is” like rotten spots on peaches, as if having them will make readers sick. Be careful with that, because we don’t want…
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Given the fact that many businesses depend on the Christmas season for their survival, an older gent might say the loudest sound was the ringing of the cash register. But…
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Many well-read authors now write in first-person point of view, present tense, which forces readers into the character’s perspective and intensifies the present moment. This style takes practice to write…
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To the tune of “Real Love” by John Lennon, Sam and his best friend, Monty the Penguin, experience a special Christmas.
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We can make the picture stronger if we find ways to focus on “what is” rather than “what is not.” Great words from The Girl on the Train by Paula…
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Last year, Westjet airlines took their Christmas miracle to the Dominican Republic, where just a small gift can mean a lot. Their giving wasn’t just a one-time or annual event…
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Character is a critical key to becoming a person of quality, and it starts in the home!
