Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Location, Location, Location: Where Do We Find Our Peeps?
Finding your tribe can be difficult, especially for writers who’d much rather stay at home. It doesn’t take an…
August 10, 2022-
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Supporting Teen WritersSupporting Aspiring Teen Writers
There is much to look forward to when one becomes a writer. From the opportunity to express a unique…
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Mastering Middle GradeInside the Ten-Foot Line: From Conception to Publication Part One
As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeAn Ode to ______ship
Summer is ending, and that means teachers like me (and maybe you) are getting ready to go back to…
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ScreenwritingPlot Driven Story Telling
Recently I began working on a new screenplay project I pitched to a management team. For almost a year…
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Devotions for WritersLet’s Talk About It Later
Procrastination squeezes its fingers around my neck, choking me. I feel panic rising like bile in the back of…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July 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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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Strong Writing
Seventeen years ago I wrote my first blog on Myspace, back then I had no idea what I was…
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Writing for YAHow to Write the Opening Scene: Infusing Emotional Connection From Page One
I had a conversation recently with one of my writing friends. She wanted to talk about how to infuse…
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Book ProposalsTarget Readers You Can Reach
Literary agents and publishers are actively looking for authors and books to publish. Yet the reality is thousands of…
July 26, 2022 -
The Intentional WriterAre You Intentional About Growing Your Writing Craft?
Writers of all levels know the importance of continuing to learn new skills, refine writing skills, and challenge themselves.…
July 24, 2022 -
Romancing Your StoryFood, Feeding, and Romance
Have you ever wondered why a guy gives the girl he’s romantically interested in a box of chocolates? Or…
July 23, 2022 -
History in the MakingDevelopment of the Piano-Part 2
Bartolomeo Cristofori accomplished a great technical achievement when he created the piano, but the piano did not become popular…
July 20, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July, 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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Mastering Middle Grade
Show, Don’t Tell
“Show, don’t tell” should be the mantra of every writer, especially Middle Grade authors. What is ‘Telling’? Telling is…
July 16, 2022 -
UncategorizedHow to Grow Your Audience Using Online Workshops: Part Four
Want to grow your audience faster? Online workshops (also called webinars) are a great option. In this series, we’re…
July 12, 2022 -
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…
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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 Life
Are 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 -
Screenwriting
Character 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 Writers
Embrace 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 YA
Why 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,…
June 30, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers 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 Proposals
Four 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