Craft Essentials
Do You Want to Write? Or Do You Want to Publish?
“The writer, his eye on the finish line, never gave enough thought to how to run the race.” William…
September 21, 2021-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing MentorsAn interview with writing mentor Janet McHenry
Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? I write to teach…
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Platform and BrandingHow to Create Branding That Lasts
Creating a brand that lasts can be a bit of an intimidating process. As a writer/author, you want to…
September 18, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseHow to Use REal Life to Make Suspense Come Alive
There’s nothing more disappointing than picking up a novel described as mystery, suspense, or thriller, fully expecting a hair-raising…
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Mastering Middle GradeFrom Middle Grade Writer to Middle Grade Author
Oh, my friend. Let me tell you a story. Ten years, one month, and twelve days after I left…
September 16, 2021 -
Guest Posts, Magazine and FreelanceA helpful tool for bloggers – SEO, Marketing, Content Creation Tools
Online tools are providing tons of help to bloggers in every aspect. Starting from research, creativity, content creation, proofreading…
September 14, 2021 -
Building Your Creative SpaceThe Day After The Day
“Each of us have moments when we are swept away by an inner sense of excitement about something we…
September 13, 2021 -
Proofed and PolishedCommon Mistakes I See When Proofreading: Vocabulary, Part 3
Let’s talk about contractions. I mentioned them last month in the context of using apostrophes correctly. Some words that…
September 10, 2021 -
Kids LitHow I Spent the Mesozoic Era
Does it seem to take FOREVER to get a brilliant (they all are!) book published for kids? Even as…
September 8, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fithe eight types of time travel
Time travel is a stable in science fiction. Countless books, comics, movies, and TV shows have used it as…
September 7, 2021 -
Guest Posts
A Writer’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume
When you’re a professional writer, your resume is going to look a bit different. It’s not enough to share…
September 5, 2021 -
Guest Posts
Practical Tips to Kickstart Your Freelance Writing Career
So, you want to learn how to be a freelance writer? Freelancing is a great option to keep yourself…
September 5, 2021 -
ScreenwritingThe importance of Pre-Production
While many have romanticized ideas about life as a screenwriter, the hard truth is writing a screenplay is just…
September 4, 2021 -
Devotions for WritersBrain Twister
What’s black and white and red all over? No, it’s not a newspaper; it’s a picture of Dalmatians in…
September 3, 2021 -
BestsellersInterview with Award-Winning Author Carol Graham
Can you share a little about your recent book? A true story of beating insurmountable odds can be stranger…
September 1, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for August, 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)Building Your Platform
One of the biggest fears of mine and a lot of people with disabilities is that our voices no…
August 29, 2021 -
Writing for YAInterview with Olivia Smit: Reading Advice for YA Authors
Young Adult author Olivia Smit just released her newest contemporary, Hearing Lies. She’s also is in my crit group,…
August 27, 2021 -
Marketing InterviewsMarketing Advice from C.A.N. Crown Award Winner Susan Neal
The Christian Authors Network’s innovative Crown Awards celebrate excellence in Christian Media and Marketing. Purpose: To recognize, educate, and…
August 26, 2021 -
Book ProposalsHow to Beef Up Your Proposal Marketing Section
When writers take personality tests, the majority are introverts. They prefer to write more articles or books instead of…
August 25, 2021 -
History in the MakingA Snapshot of a Lifesaving Organization
Consider this scene: “Another final notice.” She glared at her husband, slapped the paper bill with the back of…
August 24, 2021 -
Romancing Your StoryMake it Personal
One of my favorite movies is You’ve Got Mail. When Joe Fox attempts to apologize to Kathleen Kelly for…
August 23, 2021 -
Proofed and Polished
Do You Know The Apostrophe Basics?
In elementary school, I distinctly remember doing numerous worksheets on the possessive -s. There would be a list of…
August 22, 2021 -
Craft Essentials
Please Take Your Seat!
“The only way to learn to write is to force yourself to produce a certain number of words on…
August 21, 2021