History in the Making
Development 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-
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Writers ChatWriters 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 GradeShow, Don’t Tell
“Show, don’t tell” should be the mantra of every writer, especially Middle Grade authors. What is ‘Telling’? Telling is…
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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…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiSense 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 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,…
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…
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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…
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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…
June 21, 2022 -
History in the Making
Development 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 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 -
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 Sense
How 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