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    Interview with Bestselling Author Susan Neal

    Can you share a little about your recent book? Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message,…

    November 1, 2021
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    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

    October 30, 2021
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    purpose driven writing

    Recently, I received another rejection letter from an agent and to be honest, rejection never gets easier. But, disappoints…

    October 29, 2021
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    Do You Know Your Competition?

    Many writers overlook a critical section in their book proposals: the competition section. After reading thousands of book proposals…

    October 25, 2021
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    Why Do You Need a Concise Writing Ministry Statement?

    Why do you write? How does what you write benefit others? Have you identified the purpose or ministry of…

    October 24, 2021
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    Should You Have an Author Website Before Publishing?

    Websites are part and parcel of the modern professional lifestyle. This is especially true for anyone working on their…

    October 22, 2021
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    Clarity is the Key to Great Writing

    “You can solve most of your writing problems if you stop after every sentence and ask: what does the…

    October 21, 2021
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    Have You Considered Living History?

    While experiencing a major event in life, have you ever stopped and thought about the fact that, at that…

    October 20, 2021
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    Branding That Lasts

    Creating a brand that lasts can be a bit of an intimidating process. As a writer/author, you want to…

    October 18, 2021
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    A Few Good (Plot) Twists

    Good plot twists can make or break our story. While twists are important to all fiction writing, they are…

    October 17, 2021
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    Now What?

    Last month I shared three things I’ve learned on my way to becoming a soon-to-be-published middle grade author. I…

    October 16, 2021
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    Writers Chat Recap for October part 1

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

    October 15, 2021
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    How a Novel Came to Be, Part Two

    Read the first half of the story here to learn how hopes were raised and then dashed. In the…

    October 14, 2021
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    Building Your Creative Space

    How a Novel Came to Be, Part One

    Four and a half years ago, I was approached by the Director of Development for Gil Netter, who won…

    October 13, 2021
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    Create a Lead Magnet for Your Upcoming Interview

    Will you be the guest on an upcoming podcast, TV, or radio program? You’ll have access to that person’s…

    October 12, 2021
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    Sentence Fragments Missing Something.

    What does the title of this article say? Reread it. Did your brain fill in the missing word automatically…

    October 10, 2021
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    7 Great Reasons To Specialize in a Writing Product, Not a Niche

    Freelance writing isn’t always the easiest way to make a living. Moving from project to project demands concentration, adaptability,…

    October 9, 2021
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    structure your novel with harmon’s story circle

    In the early 2000s, Blake Snyder released Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need. This…

    October 7, 2021
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    You Never Know

    I love writing conferences. If you have been reading this blog for very long, you already know that, because…

    October 6, 2021
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    Filmmaking: The Production Phase

    When the pandemic hit, Hollywood went through a tough time since movie productions had to be shut down to…

    October 4, 2021
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    The Gift

    Writing is a gift given by God to us, but it is also a present we offer back to…

    October 3, 2021
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    Why You Should Try Email Marketing

    Email marketing is a tried and true practice in the marketing space and has been for a long time.…

    October 2, 2021
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    Interview with Bestseling author Darlene Turner

    Can you share a little about your recent book? Lethal Cover-Up is a story about sisters and what happens…

    October 1, 2021
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    Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

    September 30, 2021
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    Do You Know Your Circles?

    Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…

    September 29, 2021
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