Kids Lit
Somebody Wrote My Story!
That is my fear each time I search for comparative titles (comp titles) for a book proposal or query…
February 8, 2023-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWRTR, UR SPECIAL
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day . . . the holiday of love. Does it make you have warm feelings? Or queasy,…
February 7, 2023 -
ScreenwritingConflict in StoryTelling
By now most of you know I am a big Marvel junkie and escape into the marvel cinematic universe…
February 4, 2023 -
Devotions for WritersDo It Scared
Our evening was going smooth, or so I thought. My son and daughter-in-love were going out on a date,…
February 3, 2023 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for January Part Two
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
January 31, 2023 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)New Opportunities
With the arrival of each New Year, we all have an opportunity to experience, learn, and go on new…
January 29, 2023 -
Writing for YAWhen Writing Goals and Reality Collide
Beginning a new year tends to motivate people to get organized, start new projects, or finish ones they’ve ignored…
January 27, 2023 -
Book ProposalsMake Your Proposal Stand Out
Recently I met one of my long-term friends, a publisher of a well-known book company. Speaking about how I…
January 26, 2023 -
The Intentional WriterA Powerful Resource for Moving Past Writer’s Block
All writers suffer with creative blocks from time to time. You may not find yourself staring at a blank…
January 24, 2023 -
History in the MakingThe Desire for Street Cars-Then and Now
In the early 1900s trolleys, otherwise known as “streetcars,” began popping up all over the United States. (For this…
January 20, 2023 -
Writing MentorsAn Interview with Writing Mentor Pat Butler
Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? I feel called, compelled,…
January 19, 2023 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
January 18, 2023 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiStrike the Earth
Any gamers in the house? I’m a huge fan of games: the creativity, the challenges, and the competition, of…
January 17, 2023 -
Mastering Middle GradeFive Writing Goals to Start the Year
Hey, all! Now that the winter holidays are past, it’s high time to focus on goals for the upcoming…
January 16, 2023 -
Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingTaking Care of Your Mental Health in the Editing Process
No matter how long you’ve been writing, you know that your “finished” copy is really nowhere near complete. Once…
January 14, 2023 -
Marketing SenseReach Your Audience in 2023
This month’s edition of Reader’s Digest (Dec ’22 / Jan ’23) included a section near the back called To:…
January 12, 2023 -
Kids Lit
Let Me Introduce…First Lines in Children’s Biographies
Not as well known as “Call me Ishmael,” but equally important are these first lines from adult biographies: “On…
January 8, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
You Saw My Book Where?
For years, I dreamed of being an author and seeing my name on a book in a real-live bookstore.…
January 6, 2023 -
Screenwriting
Screenwriting Basics
Recently, I had a local writer friend reach out to me about how she could adapt her book into…
January 4, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
Burnt Cookies
Our cookie exchange fell flat. Usually boasting attendance of a baker’s dozen, one-by-one individuals backed out. Busy schedules, lack…
January 3, 2023 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Gifted
Now that Christmas has come and gone, most of us are enjoying the new items we received as gifts…
December 28, 2022 -
Writing for YA
Details, Details: How to Write a Rich Setting for Your Story
It’s incredibly exciting to have a new story idea. The characters develop in our mind and seem to be…
December 27, 2022 -
Book Proposals
When Your Book doesn’t Sell
I used to cringe when I saw the mail or email from one of my publishers. It probably contained…
December 26, 2022 -
Romancing Your StoryWhy Are Christmas Romances So Popular?
I’m sure you’re aware of all the Christmas romance movies that Hallmark airs on television before Thanksgiving into the…
December 23, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Turn Writing Dreams into Writing Goals
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good idea to prepare for the year ahead. This post…
December 22, 2022