As a writer, a goal of your craft is to transport the writer from the present, to a place in their imagination. To immerse a reader into the story, writers use many methods, but one of the strongest is using the senses to connect the reader to his/her memories. Sight is the backbone of all … Continue reading Sensing your way to a better short story
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2018 Summer Grant Program Open
Publish for Charity is excited to announce its 2018 Summer Grant Program for www.wordsforcharity.org. The grants will all be awarded in July 2018. The Words for Charity grant program is based on the goal of supporting authors of short stories who create a “give back buzz” by donating their work(s) to raise monies for charities. Ambassadors … Continue reading 2018 Summer Grant Program Open
Erika Beebe shares some excellent advice on jump-starting your brain with Flash Fiction
The Author Toolbox Blog Hop is “a monthly blog hop on the theme of resources/learning for authors: posts related to the craft of writing, editing, querying, marketing, publishing, blogging tips for authors, reviews of author-related products, anything that an author would find helpful.” Want to jump into the writing tool box? Search #AuthorToolboxBlogHop or to […] … Continue reading Erika Beebe shares some excellent advice on jump-starting your brain with Flash Fiction
“Philanthropic Scribe” Grant Awarded
Words For Charity is pleased to announce that it has awarded its “Philanthropic Scribe” grant to Alexander Zondervan. The “Philanthropic Scribe” grant is chosen from the authors who have published a story at Words for Charity to raise money for one of several great causes that are featured. From this group of authors a computer … Continue reading “Philanthropic Scribe” Grant Awarded
“Benevolent Quill” Grant awarded
Words For Charity is pleased to announce that it has awarded its “Benevolent Quill” grant to Daniel Magner. The “Benevolent Quill grant is awarded to the individual who short story(ies) contributions raised the most money during that specific grant period. Daniel donated three stories that raised money for Kaboom, an organization that builds play … Continue reading “Benevolent Quill” Grant awarded
Advice on scientific realism
It’s hard not to romanticize scientists. They dip their glass tubes into the hot, swirling chaos of the Universe and pour out humanity’s greatest achievements. Microwavable popcorn. Extra-durable phone cases. Puppy shoes. Look, I don’t have a great grasp on science, okay? But I am taking a course on it in college, and it’s been […] … Continue reading Advice on scientific realism
Like, you know, Verbal Pauses in a Short Story!
We all use them in our daily life, those extra words that give us a chance to regroup our thoughts when conversing. Words such as "like" and "you know" have been parodied for years in both the film and written arts. But other words such as "Because", "Actually" and "So" go under the radar and … Continue reading Like, you know, Verbal Pauses in a Short Story!
Insights from E.M. Welsh
....if I had written those short stories long ago, would writing my novel be an easier process today? via Why You Should Be Writing Short Stories - E.M. Welsh
Words for Charity 2017 Grant Program Submissions deadline in 4 weeks!
Publish for Charity an Illinois 501c3 will be closing submissions for the 2017 Grant Program for www.wordsforcharity.org. on April 30th. Now is the time to submit your stories for review and possible selection as a winner of one of our generous $5000 grant awards. Grant One - A grant of $5000.00 (minimum) will be awarded … Continue reading Words for Charity 2017 Grant Program Submissions deadline in 4 weeks!
Control your Content!
The incredible beauty of writing is that there are no personal physical limitations to creating a great story. Whether it is a novel, short story, poem, verse or any other format, the quality of the work is the story telling talent of the individual’s passion, imagination and skill. Imagination and passion are unique inherent traits … Continue reading Control your Content!