Writers Chat Recap for December, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 31, 2018Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 31, 2018Last month I shared I was emotionally struggling with writing; I hope my post encouraged others to keep pressing…
December 29, 2018When we think of songwriting, we often think of the lyrics—that is, the actual words spewing from our lips.…
December 28, 2018Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018Jan Drexler lives near in the Black Hills of South Dakota where she often goes hiking when she’s not…
December 26, 2018In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018The saying, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression” holds true in the blogging world.…
December 24, 2018Have you ever wondered what the opposite sex is thinking while you’re thinking? Men, as a rule, think in…
December 23, 2018We’re heading into a New Year. Perhaps you’ve finished a novel during Nanowrimo. Maybe you’re plotting a new story…
December 22, 2018Christmas is usually crammed full of jingle bells and jolly times. But not always, and not for everyone. Just…
December 21, 2018My recent novels are about two women who lived four thousand years ago, Hagar and Sarah. Their stories are…
December 20, 2018Are you hesitant to stand alone – to risk being unpopular, rejected, or mocked? Do you hold back with…
December 19, 2018Tension is the unresolved conflict in a story that keeps a reader turning pages. All scenes need tension, from…
December 17, 2018Somewhere between Christmas pageant rehearsal, decorating the tree, shopping, and making travel preparations, a still, small voice whispers. The…
December 16, 2018Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 15, 2018When checking to make sure you have gifts for everyone on your list, you may find that your author…
December 14, 2018Do you have a favorite Christmas poem? I’ve always liked “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I hope Mr. Moore…
December 13, 2018I don’t think many authors have a clue about how rugged the economic terrain is for the average publishing…
December 12, 2018It was 2013 and I’d become desperate to find a critique group. Most successful writers I knew had at…
December 11, 2018Living with a disability is never an easy thing, but there are times when it is more difficult than…
December 9, 2018Remember that old saying, You are what you eat? Just as the food we consume affects the overall health…
December 8, 2018Historical fantasy is a genre growing in popularity. Many famous historical figures have earned themselves a retelling of their…
December 7, 2018The other day in my Interpersonal Communication class, we talked about “acoustic space,” which is the distance your voice…
December 6, 2018Hot off the Press! Rose’s Redemption, by A3 Managing Editor Donna L.H. Smith, is now available on Amazon. Donna…
December 5, 2018Recently a fellow aspiring screenwriter reached out to me on social media. She was having problems with figuring out…
December 4, 2018