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by Word Alive Press
I am a middle-child, a Canadian and a Christian. I’m the ultimate peace-keeper. Nothing makes me more uncomfortable than conflict in real life. I...
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by Word Alive Press
I am being chased up and down the aisles of my church by a group of elderly, white-haired ladies, all retired school teachers, all waving red pen...
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by Word Alive Press
The birds may not be singing, and the world may still be carpeted in a thick blanket of ice crystals, but March is fast becoming my favourite tim...
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by Word Alive Press
If you’ve received even cursory instruction in creative writing—such as the limited kind you get in grade school—you’ve probably heard the old ax...
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by Word Alive Press
Our author spotlight for March is Bobbi Junior, winner of the 2014 Free Publishing Contest in Non-Fiction for The Reluctant Caregiver.Bobbi’s exp...
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by Word Alive Press
Weather is a much-debated subject in creative writing circles. Some argue that when you begin focusing on the weather, you’re running out of thin...
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by Word Alive Press
Writing my latest novel, Across the Deep, was a unique experience. While most writing falls neatly under the categories of either non-fiction or...
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by Word Alive Press
Plot maps and idea webs have been part of the writer’s organizational arsenal for years, but with the advent of social media we writers have been...
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by Word Alive Press
Sometimes we writers (and speakers) go to incredible lengths to connect with our audience. And so we should. We have sparks to pass on.
In retr...
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by Word Alive Press
Everybody loves a great love story don’t they? Come on! You can admit it! I know I do. I especially love the classic The Sound of Music, in parti...
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by Word Alive Press
Pens at the ready! It’s time for the Friday Writing Prompt! Here’s a photo to spark your imagination:Examine it closely and challenge yourself to...
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by Word Alive Press
So I recently had my annual physical. I know what you’re thinking. It doesn’t get any worse than sitting there shivering in that lovely little bl...
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