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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

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Put Their Book on the Shelf!

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Be Adaptable

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

    November 15, 2021
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    Building Your Creative Space

    Concept 7: Dealing with fear

    “We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fears.” Rochefoucauld  You have every reason to be…

    November 13, 2021
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    How to Deliver the Lead Magnet for Your Upcoming Interview

    How to Deliver the Lead Magnet for Your Upcoming Interview This is the second in a two-part series. Part…

    November 12, 2021
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    Proofed and Polished

    This Post Is Better

    Have you ever decided to buy a certain product because the packaging assures you that it’s better? I didn’t…

    November 10, 2021
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    Understanding your Elemental and Aesthetic Genre

    What do you write? It’s a question every writer gets from time to time. Should you answer with your…

    November 9, 2021
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    A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, Uncategorized

    Pray and Submit

    The text came while my wife and I were traveling home from an out-of-town doctor’s appointment. “I’m doing a…

    November 6, 2021
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    For almost 2 years now, the pandemic has shaken up Hollywood’s plans. Filming has been sporadic and movie release…

    November 4, 2021
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    use it or lose it

    Thanks be to God who leads us, wherever we are, on his own triumphant way and makes our knowledge…

    November 3, 2021
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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 Recap for October, Part 2

    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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    The Intentional Writer

    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
  • History in the making
    History in the Making

    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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    Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    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
  • Mastering Middle Grade

    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
  • Writers Chat Recap
    Writers Chat

    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
  • Building your creative space
    Building Your Creative Space

    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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    Proofed and Polished

    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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