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I always find a way to write about the broken—we who are often weighed down by sadness or challenges but never without hope. I hope my stories will help you experience God’s peace, comfort and boundless love.
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Whether you’re writing a scene or an essay, your ending is the last thing readers see before going on. Here are tips for finding your best ending. Writing Tip for Today: What things can help you write the best possible ending? Agreement Your ending—to a scene or the novel or a nonfiction essay—must agree with […]
At one of my first critique group sessions, a seasoned, well-published writer listened to me read a short piece. Then she said, “Your lead is buried way down here.” How can we learn to spot our opening or hook? Writing Tip for Today: Here are a few tips for spotting “buried” leads: Interest, Not Info […]
Writers often produce their work in a “white-hot heat.” We’re inspired and we get it down as quickly as we can. But beware: New writing isn’t always ready for prime time. Writing Tip for Today: Here are some reasons why a resting period is good for most writing: Killing Darlings You’ve probably heard the advice […]
In the thirty years or so that I’ve written for publication, I’ve learned to write a decent phrase. But often, I try to cram too many of them into the same sentence. Over-writing reduces effectiveness. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s examine some ways to avoid over-writing: De-Clutter When writers stuff their prose with too many […]
The fire to write can be inspirational. But do you know who your readers are? Writing Tip for Today: Defining your readership sounds easy enough—we want everyone to read our stuff. But dig a little deeper to find your audience with these easy tips: Genre Benders I see student work that claims to be part […]
Writing back story is always tricky. Learn some easy techniques for easing back story into your work. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s review some basic methods for efficient back story in your fiction: Why Back Story? Writers want readers to understand their character. This urge can lead to a lengthy re-tell of the character’s background, […]
LINDA S. CLARE
Linda has always been a daydreamer, artist and storyteller. In addition to doting on grandbabies, collecting too many cats, gardening and walking on the beach, she loves to write and to help writers develop their skills.
NEW RELEASE: THANK GOD FOR CATS!
Life can get lonely, but cat lovers know their four-pawed friends are always ready to console them, make them laugh, and lead them to empty food dishes. Cats are blessings from God, and people of all ages form deep and lasting bonds with them.
Cats seem to know that God created us to love and be loved. They sense when we’re sick, anxious, or in need of some extra head bumps, showing us God’s way to faith, loyalty, hope, forgiveness, and love.
