Book Proposals
Five Ways to Become a Dream Author
Interpersonal relationships are at the heart of how authors work with book editors and literary agents. Every communication builds…
March 26, 2022-
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Guest PostsThe Ultimate Email Writing Script to Creating An Engaging WElcome Email Sequence
One of the best ways to market your books, especially when starting out, is through stellar email writing. Email…
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The Intentional WriterDoes Your Website Homepage Answer These 5 Questions?
A homepage is like the lobby of your personal office building. When a visitor arrives at an office lobby,…
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Writing RomanceCan You Write Christian or Clean Romance That Isn’t Boring?
Let’s face it, even Christian men and women want to feel that spark of attraction in a romance novel…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for March 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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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseAdding Mystical Elements – Good or Bad?
Does the addition of a mystical character or creature enhance or detract from our mystery, suspense, and thrillers? Maybe.…
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Mastering Middle GradeMarching to Their Own Drum – Writing at a Pace Middle Grade Readers Love
Middle grade books are set apart from other genres by a few things. We’ve talked about these in other…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiSame and Different
Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar tale. Worlds apart from those biped readers with their opposable thumbs,…
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Marketing SenseHow 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…
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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…
March 8, 2022 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Breaking 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 Chat
Writers 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 Proposals
Create 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 Writer
Do 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…
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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…
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Guest Posts
Ideas 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