Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Sense Sensibilities
A flexi-tube extended from the airlock and attached to the exterior of the arrow with a dull clang. A…
July 11, 2022-
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Kids LitIn the Meantime…
The clock begins the minute we hit “send.” We just launched a glorious new concept, never done before in…
July 8, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeAre You Missing Number Six?
My daughter and I recently visited a discount bookstore–a writer’s happy place. It became even happier when we discovered…
July 6, 2022 -
ScreenwritingCharacter Driven Storytelling
Powerful stories make a strong impression on our audience. These stories bring change in our audience through the changes…
July 4, 2022 -
Devotions for WritersEmbrace the Night
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I have fought with sleep patterns my whole life and…
July 3, 2022 -
Writing for YAWhy Writers Should Keep a Travel Journal
Travel diaries can enrich your writing. New experiences can be a treasure trove of ideas. When something unique happens,…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap For June Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
June 30, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Challenges!
Earlier this month I faced the daunting challenge of driving home from a whirlwind five-day writer’s conference. Although I…
June 29, 2022 -
Book ProposalsFour Ways to Support Other Writers
Writing is a solitary profession. Alone we sit at our keyboard and write words—maybe for a magazine or a…
June 27, 2022 -
The Intentional WriterHow to Optimize Your Writing Sessions
Do you feel guilty because you can’t crank out two thousand words every morning like your writer friends? Have…
June 24, 2022 -
Writing RomanceWhat About Commitment?
Let’s face it. The majority of romance readers, including me, prefer a happy ending. But does that mean the…
June 23, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap For June 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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History in the MakingDevelopment of the Piano (Part1)
As a writer it is important to get your details right, even in fiction. I am working on final…
June 20, 2022 -
Mastering Middle GradeWhat Rejection Really Is
Behind every book on the shelf, and every story waiting to be published, there’s an author who has experienced…
June 16, 2022 -
Mastering Middle Grade
What Rejection Really Is
Behind every book on the shelf, and every story waiting to be published, there’s an author who has experienced…
June 16, 2022 -
Guest PostsGetting Kids Excited About Creative Writing
Whether you have a child of your own or you’ve worked with them before, you already know that most…
June 14, 2022 -
Marketing SenseHow to Grow Your Audience Using Online Workshops: Part Three
We’re exploring workshop titles in this third part of our ongoing series. In our first month we chose our…
June 12, 2022 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Who’s Ya Buddy?
Crashing waves. Wild winds. Scratchy sand between my toes. I loved those summer days when someone’s mom would offer…
June 11, 2022 -
Kids Lit
Of Adjectives and Illustrators
“So how do you feel about art notes?” This came up to a panel of editors recently, and it…
June 8, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Syrup, Anyone?
One thing I always tell budding writers, both in my classes at school and in my role as a…
June 6, 2022 -
Screenwriting
Powerful Storytelling
Movies are sometimes regarded as the most powerful form of communication. Although they are primarily visible, their reach goes…
June 4, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Will I Ever Learn
They praised the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone. Suddenly the fingers of…
June 3, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for May Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
May 31, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Persistence Pays Off
I recently became a new speaker for the Brain Injury Association of America, a difficult and time consuming accomplishment.…
May 29, 2022 -
Book Proposals
Get Editors and Agents Excited About Your Proposal
Let’s begin with good news for writers. Despite what you may be hearing from literary agents and editors, every…
May 28, 2022