Kids Lit
Write Like a Dinosaur to Succeed in Children’s Publishing
Write Like a Dinosaur While doing research for my latest children’s devotional book, “Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible…
February 2, 2019-
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SongwritingThe Business Side of Songwriting: Protecting Your Work
From prosody to melodic prose, I have shared a lot about the craft of songwriting over the year. Today…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingThe End
The end — the two magical words every struggling reader wants to find and every author wants to write.…
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Romancing Your StoryConflict in Romance
Someone told me once there wasn’t conflict in romance novels. Boy meets girl. Boy gets girl. End of story.…
January 23, 2019 -
Child's CraftYour Fifteen Minutes
Whether you write for children or adults, or both, meeting with industry professionals at writers’ conferences is essential. But…
January 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingThree Surprises I’ve Discovered in Researching My Historical Novels
My fifth historical romance releases next summer. I’ve written nine others that are “pre-published,” most requiring months of research.…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSuspense and the Emotional Element
Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceLooking for Article Opportunities
Writers just beginning to write articles look around them and the big question becomes, “I know some of the…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiHow to Write Fantasy and Science Fiction
So, you’re a writer. And you’d like to write fantasy and science fiction. You have a great idea for…
January 7, 2019 -
ScreenwritingGenre
When I first started pursuing a career as a writer of the screenplays and began learning the craft, I…
January 4, 2019 -
Songwriting
The Power of Prosody
When we think of songwriting, we often think of the lyrics—that is, the actual words spewing from our lips.…
December 28, 2018 -
Copywrite/Advertising
Add Some Holiday Sparkle to Your Copywriting
Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Getting Inside the Romantic Hero’s Head—Part III
Have you ever wondered what the opposite sex is thinking while you’re thinking? Men, as a rule, think in…
December 23, 2018 -
Child's Craft
Christmas Grief
Christmas is usually crammed full of jingle bells and jolly times. But not always, and not for everyone. Just…
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History in the Making
Discovering Personalities of Historical Characters with the Enneagram
My recent novels are about two women who lived four thousand years ago, Hagar and Sarah. Their stories are…
December 20, 2018 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Elements of Suspense: Add Tension by Stretching the Moment
Tension is the unresolved conflict in a story that keeps a reader turning pages. All scenes need tension, from…
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Mastering Middle GradeThe Writer’s Gift of Intention
Somewhere between Christmas pageant rehearsal, decorating the tree, shopping, and making travel preparations, a still, small voice whispers. The…
December 16, 2018 -
Magazine and Freelance
Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Writers
When checking to make sure you have gifts for everyone on your list, you may find that your author…
December 14, 2018 -
The Poet's PenJust for Christmas
Do you have a favorite Christmas poem? I’ve always liked “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I hope Mr. Moore…
December 13, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Perfect Blend of History and Fantasy
Historical fantasy is a genre growing in popularity. Many famous historical figures have earned themselves a retelling of their…
December 7, 2018 -
Screenwriting
The End?
Recently a fellow aspiring screenwriter reached out to me on social media. She was having problems with figuring out…
December 4, 2018 -
Songwriting
How to Defeat the Dreaded, Highly Feared Monster We Call Writer’s Block
I hate to admit it, but writer’s block is just as prevalent in songwriting as it is in fiction…
November 28, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Does ‘Sweet’ Mean Boring?
The first reaction I get when I tell another romance writer that I write sweet love stories is often…
November 23, 2018 -
Child's Craft
What IS a Christmas Story?
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Yay! It really is my favorite holiday. It’s all about gratitude, family, friends, food and for…
November 21, 2018 -
History in the Making
Fun and Games
Board games − at some time in our lives, most of us have awakened on Christmas morning to find…
November 20, 2018
