Devotions for Writers
What’s in Your suitcase?
“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…
May 3, 2023-
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Writers ChatWriters CHat Recap for April Part Two
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Community Matters
After a few years of procrastinating, I recently decided to start working on my author’s newsletter again. However, because…
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Writing for YAPassive NOT passive
Note from Donna Jo: The topic of critique pet peeves came up during a conversation in my weekly writing…
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Book ProposalsThe Missing Author Document
Most authors are focused on writing the best possible manuscript—an important task. While your writing is important, there is…
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The Intentional WriterHow to Hook Your Reader from Beginning to End: A Review of Wired for Story
As writers, we want to grab our reader’s attention from the very first sentence and keep them reading to…
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Mastering Middle GradeElements That Work
When it comes to writing middle grade fiction, authors might wonder what works best for this 8-12 years old…
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Blogging BasicsHow to Write Your 1st Blog Post
A welcome post is a pinned post on your blog that appears first in your entry feed. But let’s…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat REcap for April Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingDo You Need a Strong Web Following To Get a Publishing Deal?
Making it as an author has changed dramatically in the digital age. Today, building your personal brand online is…
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Marketing SenseHow to Serve Your Facebook Group Without Sharing Your Book’s Content
This series focuses on growing your author platform in 2023, specifically, via an online community such as a private…
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Guest PostsYou’re A Writer, But Success Requires More than Just Great Grammar
Whether you write professionally or simply want to publish your first novelette, your success depends on more than just…
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Kids LitExploding Inboxes
My e-mail is suddenly full of opportunities! Live face-to-face conferences are happening all over the country, sponsored by different…
April 8, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeGallant or Goofus Writer?
I was an early reader and gobbled up anything I could get my hands on to read, from library…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for March Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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ScreenwritingTell A Story
Recently, I reconnected with an old Christian writer friend on Facebook. We hadn’t seen each other in about a…
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Devotions for Writers
It’s Okay to Ask for Help!
She stopped to adjust her baby on one hip while juggling luggage with the other. Her son came up…
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Book Proposals
Authors Who Succeed in The Book Business
Throughout my decades in publishing, I’ve written many different types of nonfiction books: biographies, how-to, diet, self-help, co-authored books,…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Grow as We Go
Earlier this month I learned an article I wrote was a finalist in the 2023 Selah writing awards contest.…
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Writing for YA
Interview with Author Marie Sontag: Tips for Author Visits
For young adult authors one of the ways to connect with readers is through school visits. I asked Author…
March 27, 2023 -
The Intentional Writer
My Best Tool for Describing My Characters’ Emotions
Do you struggle to find the right words to describe your characters’ emotions? I certainly do. Description and portraying…
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Award-Winning AuthorInterview With Award-Winning Author Robin Currie
Can you share a little about your recent book? How to Dress a Dinosaur is a board book published…
March 21, 2023 -
Guest Posts
How to Write the Intriguing Titles for Your Articles
A headline is the title of an article or any other publication the purpose of which is to get…
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Is It Too Late?You’re Not Late
Do you hate being late? The feeling of missing out on the first of a dinner can be frustrating.…
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Mastering Middle Grade
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development as a Writing Tool
As an aspiring middle grade author, you’ve probably heard this before – if you want to write compelling, relevant…
March 16, 2023