by Parker J. Cole Earlier this month, I received a call from a vanity press. I’m not sure how they got my name, but I figure they’re another arm of Westbow Press which I published my first book under. At that time, I spent about three thousand dollars on them listing my book on different websites. Nothing else. I KNOW […]
10 Tips to Improve Your Writing 9/18/2020
by Carmen Peone Keep a notebook handy. I keep a notebook and index cards by my bed and a notebook in my purse. I also keep my phone on me when I ride horses and email myself notes, which is good for my horse to have to stop and be patient. I have a few […]
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Two Forms of Inspiring Poetry 5/12/2020
by Carmen Peone Never in this world did I think I would love poetry. Until God touched my heart with Haiku and Elfchen. Elfchen is a newer form of poetry for me, but I have come to love its simplicity. It’s a place I can hone in on God’s creation and love. In this time of fear, uncertainty, and quarantine, we can create a safe […]
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Dealing With All The Junk
by Suzanne D. Williams I read a piece of writing advice that has been helpful to me. The writer gave instruction on how to introduce backstory and avoid the dreaded info-dump. In case, you aren’t familiar with this term, an “info-dump” is exactly what the name suggests—barraging the reader with too much information, or set-up, at once. Suddenly, they don’t […]
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