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Fun Fridays – October 2, 2026
If I were to attend this particular book fair, I’d probably pass out from the sheer weight of history and uniqueness. The prices, however, could be fatal.
Enjoy today’s video about one of the world’s greatest antiquarian book shows. [It is ten minutes long, so sit back and enjoy!]
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Make Every Scene Matter (Part 3): Scene Endings That Keep Readers Turning Pages
You’ve probably heard this advice: End every chapter with a cliffhanger. And I agree with that to a point, but cliffhangers have different tones. If every chapter ends with someone screaming, a gun going off, or a car exploding, readers may eventually say, “Enough!” But every scene should end with a reason to keep reading. A strong scene ending creates a question, a problem, an emotional shift, or a new piece of information that makes the reader think, Okay. One more page. Here are a few ways to do that. End With a New Problem What this means is that your …
The Art of Persuasive Writing Series (6 of 7): The Work That Strengthens Writing
Your initial draft is often done with energy and care. However, its persuasive strength will only come through revision. This stage is the least fun and the hardest work because it requires a different kind of attention. It is here that your writing begins to truly shine. Revision involves careful thinking. Books are written over time, and chapters done five weeks ago may no longer be easily recalled, which creates common problems. Look for repetitive thoughts, for sentences that circle around an idea without moving it forward, and for meandering sections that slow the progress of the idea without adding …
Fun Fridays – September 25, 2026
Sometimes you just have to switch things up and see your creativity in a whole new light. Enjoy today’s “switch” video! ShareTweet
Write for Fun (Again)
Do you remember your first writing attempts? What made you write? What was the attraction? Chances are, it was fun. It was “pretend.” It was play. When I was a precocious lad of twelve or so (it’s mostly worn off by now), a couple of my friends from church moved far away. They were both girls, but I wasn’t yet the Dreamy McDreamerson that I am now. I was both introverted and lonely, so I started writing letters to them, longhand at first, and then—get this—on a manual typewriter, which allowed me to use carbon paper (ask your grandma what …