by Sebastian Castro | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Techniques, Writing Skills
Why Should I Care About Headline Writing? Why Should I Care About Headline Writing? Writing interesting headlines is both an art and a science. Volumes have been written on this learnable skill. But why should I learn how to write headlines, you may ask. Well, do you...
by Sebastian Castro | Oct 29, 2021 | Article, Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Write The Story of Your Life! Write The Story of Your Life! I’ve known what I wanted to do with my life since before I was born. I cannot recall a single moment in this lifetime when I was without the knowledge that I came here to be a singer. My mother tells the same...
by Sebastian Castro | Oct 20, 2021 | Tips & Techniques, Writing Skills
PUNCTUATION PUZZLES Punctuation is our favorite topic, right? Well… maybe not. Nevertheless, we writers need to master the ins and outs of punctuation if we wish to master our craft. So, in the spirit of learning good punctuation, we’ll be examining punctuation...
by Sebastian Castro | Oct 20, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
Train To Do The Unforgettable Climbers aspiring to ascend Mount Everest don’t just take a few weeks off work, fly to Nepal, travel overland to one of the Everest base camps, meet their guides and start climbing. Rather, mountaineers preparing to climb the mountain...
by Sebastian Castro | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
Tips & Techinques ← Go back to the menu Blog Tips & TechniquesTips & TechniquesRead More Oct 14, 2021 | 0 SearchSearch Recent PostsTHIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED Write The Story of Your Life! Punctuation Puzzles Train To Do The Unforgettable Tips...
by Sebastian Castro | Sep 24, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Tips & Techniques
Make a Difference for the Masters on Social Media! Make a Difference for the Masters on Social Media! Learn How in SU’s New Writing for Social Media CourseSummit University is excited to announce a groundbreaking new course designed to give you the skills to put your...
by Sebastian Castro | Aug 25, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
The Writer Who Pricked The Conscience of a Nation In these uncertain times, when cultural forces that divide and debase rather than unite and uplift seem to be on the rise across the planet, what can a lone writer do to stem the tide? Is it even possible for a...
by Sebastian Castro | Jul 31, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Creativity Creativity. She’s something no writer can live without. She whispers in our ear the opening scene of our novel or the unique angle for our latest article. She enlivens our character dialog with her wit and charm and enriches our sharing of facts with her...
by Adrienne Lindsey | Jul 18, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
If You Are A Writer, You Also Are An Editor Let’s start by taking a quick tour through two editorial worlds. We begin with a rule used to edit newswriting. Maybe you’ve heard of the ABC rule, as it applies to what is commonly known as news reporting. If you were an...
by Sebastian Castro | May 28, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration, Story, Tips & Techniques
Your Authentic Voice You may recall that back in our February Writers’ Guild Conversations: Tips and Techniques newsletter, we discussed how to distinguish between facts, opinions and beliefs claims and how to attribute these various items in article writing. This...
by Sebastian Castro | Apr 30, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
An Interview with Author Lois Drake An Interview with Author Lois Drake In a recent Mercury Writers’ Guild Zoom meeting, author Lois Drake was interviewed by Summit University’s Patrick Rogers. The topic was writing fictional stories or novels about the teachings....
by Sebastian Castro | Mar 25, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
Two New Writing Courses on the Horizon TWO NEW WRITING COURSES ON THE HORIZON Here’s a sneak peek into two exciting new writing courses Summit University will be offering during the second half of 2021. Registration will open on April 26. Please click on the link...
by Sebastian Castro | Feb 26, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
What Is Attribution And When Is It Needed? As lovers of the teachings of the ascended masters sharing them when opportunities arise. Many of us have been trained in various outreach skills and activities where we share the teachings with spiritual seekers. In fact,...
by Sebastian Castro | Jan 29, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
Punctuation Puzzles: Mastering Commas, Part 1 Whether you are a person who sends the occasional email or a full-time writing professional, correctly using commas can be challenging. Yet, misplaced, missing or overused commas can mess up an otherwise good piece of...
by Adrienne Lindsey | Jan 5, 2021 | Tips & Techniques
An Interview with Author Lois Drake An Interview with Author Lois Drake In a recent Mercury Writers’ Guild Zoom meeting, author Lois Drake was interviewed by Summit University’s Patrick Rogers. The topic was writing fictional stories or novels about the teachings....
