Marketing Sense
How to Write Successful Promotional Posts: Part 2
In Part One last month I shared the fictional promotional post below: Would you like to receive coaching…
March 12, 2022-
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Kids LitMore Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books-Part 2
Kids love humor, and publishers know it. Face it—parents love humor too. That’s why knowing how to add a…
March 11, 2022 -
Kids Lit
Beyond Halloween, Christmas, Easter!
Flip through the 2021 calendar and remember especially happy times. Big annual events were special, but your best memories…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiBreaking out of the political world building rut
Fantasy and science fiction stories can push the bounds of what is possible in amazing ways. We design intricate…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeLest We Forget . . .
I am Almost an Author “original member,” writing for this blog since it began; I am not even sure…
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ScreenwritingRewriting is Writing
Three months into the new year and I am eager to get started on the first draft of a…
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Devotions for WritersArticulate with Authority
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Crist, the Son of God, and…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for February 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 for YAWriting a Sequel
Guest Post by YA Author Melody Personette I’ve never been very good at writing sequels. They’ve always given me…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)worth it
Recently a local cyclist where I live was hit by a car and injured badly, he ended up going…
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Book ProposalsCreate a Stand-Out Proposal
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you consider over 4,500 new books are published every day (including the…
February 25, 2022 -
The Intentional WriterDo You Need a Press Kit?
A press kit may sound like something that only celebrities and big-time authors need, but that’s not true. Everyone…
February 24, 2022 -
Craft EssentialsYou May Be Done, But You’re Not Finished
“Rewriting is the essence of writing well; it’s where the game is won or lost. That idea is hard…
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History in the MakingSWEET NOSTALGIA
The drug store soda fountain Ahhh, The drug store soda fountain in Small Town, America. A hub for hungry…
February 20, 2022 -
Guest PostsIdeas for Overcoming Writer’s Fatigue
Do you ever feel like you just can’t write another word? That no matter how hard you try, you…
February 19, 2022 -
Guest Posts
Building Your Social Media Profile as a Writer: 5 Steps
Why Does It Matter? If you’re serious about building a long-term career as a social media writer, building a…
February 18, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
February 15, 2022 -
Marketing Sense
How to Write Successful Promotions: Part One
You’re finally ready to promote your latest book or product or course. All you need now is buyers. Woo-hoo!…
February 12, 2022 -
Guest Posts
10 Effective Marketing Strategies for Authors
____________________________________________________________________________ It has become difficult to stand out in this competitive era, especially for small entrepreneurs, like authors. Therefore,…
February 9, 2022 -
Kids Lit
Four Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books
Students in my second-grade classroom love reading funny books. There is a bit of science behind the attraction. Laughter…
February 8, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
MIstaken Identity
The other day, I was reading a book from reputable publisher and noticed a mistake—a misspelling of a fairly…
February 6, 2022 -
Screenwriting
first draft
Recently I began working on another draft of my latest screenplay. I needed to make some changes that were…
February 4, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
what’s your great big idea?
Once upon a time, there was a writer with a Great Idea. That Great Idea was so big, she…
February 3, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat recap for January Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
January 31, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
enjoy it!
Being disabled causes one to find new sources of enjoyment. The things I used to enjoy before my accident,…
January 29, 2022