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“Don’t Bury the Lead” is a common instruction to new writers. Literary agents and editors receive high volumes of…
July 25, 2021“Don’t Bury the Lead” is a common instruction to new writers. Literary agents and editors receive high volumes of…
July 25, 2021As I was editing my latest WIP, I ran across several instances where my plot followed one character on…
July 23, 2021“Don’t say you were a bit confused and sort of tired and a little depressed and somewhat annoyed. Be…
July 21, 2021When doing research for a historical novel, you may find an unexpected nugget that could add some extra excitement,…
July 20, 2021Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? I write because I…
July 19, 2021There’s a reason that one day you sat down at an empty screen or in front of a blank…
July 18, 2021What’s the secret of using others’ stories to beef up our own without plagiarizing? I’m always looking to craft…
July 17, 2021In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to do something special for this post to celebrate. I had an…
July 16, 2021Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
July 15, 2021The foundation of today’s marketing campaign for brands is content marketing. The kinds of content that can effectively reach…
July 14, 2021“I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something, I sell it,…
July 13, 2021No matter how dignified we are, holding our just-published book in our hands for the first time makes us…
July 12, 2021Before you send off your precious manuscript to your editor, you probably want to make sure that it’s as…
July 10, 2021Writer’s conferences are, once again, gearing up to welcome attendees. These annual conventions (in-person, online or a hybrid of…
July 8, 2021I’ve been to two writers conferences (one in-person, one virtual) in the last few weeks, and, boy, is my…
July 7, 2021Recently, a local writer friend and I decided to do a script swap to read each other’s WIP. To…
July 4, 2021Have you ever noticed how elusive success can be? I can receive a check in the mail for a…
July 3, 2021Can you share a little about your recent book? My most recent book for children is Grumpy the Gator.…
July 1, 2021Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
June 30, 2021Last month I attended an annual writers conference to learn more about the craft and pitch my nonfiction books.…
June 29, 2021Working for yourself has its own set of rewards and can be extremely lucrative. Being self-employed means being responsible…
June 28, 2021Audiobooks are gaining popularity. I have always loved audiobooks and am a bit picky when it comes to narrators.…
June 27, 2021Aspiring to become a writer as a college student may seem retro from a certain point of view. With…
June 26, 2021What is it and why should we write this way? One of the trends in writing today is the…
June 25, 2021How user-friendly is your website? Could a stranger understand at a glance what kind information you offer and where…
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