Word Alive Press

Straight from a Settled Heart

January 16, 2019 by Lisa Elliott

What unsettles you? I mean, what gets your heart thumping, your adrenaline racing, and your blood pressure escalating? There are a few things that come immediately to my mind: Conflict. Criticism. Crises. Complacency. Confrontation. Disruption, Indecision. Deception. Bitterness. The unexpected. Fear... Click to continue reading

Understanding the Passive Voice

January 9, 2019 by Evan Braun

Have you ever been told by an editor, fellow author, or reader that you overuse the passive voice, or misuse it entirely? It certainly happened to me, early in my writing career... Click to continue reading

Author Spotlight: Cody Bates

January 2, 2019 by Cody Bates

We are pleased to introduce Cody Bates, the author of The Devil’s Pupil... Click to continue reading

To All First Responders

December 19, 2018 by Robert (Bob) W. Jones

They call him “Tuna.” He’s the kind of guy you want around in an emergency, not only because he’s a Paramedic but also because he could lift a truck if need be to save someone... Click to continue reading