Writing for YA
Avoiding Preachy Prose
Much young adult fiction today deals with contemporary issues and is a reflection of the times. Authors have important…
May 27, 2021-
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Guest PostsPlot Structures: Predictable or Helpful?
Girl meets boy. Even though it’s obvious to the reader that they would make a perfect couple, they don’t…
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The Intentional WriterStop Feeling Overwhelmed, Adopt a Quarterly Focus
I am easily overwhelmed when I think about all the things I should be doing to market my book…
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Romancing Your StoryWalk on By: Secondary Characters
Secondary characters are the seasoning in your story soup. Who can be secondary characters, or sidekicks? Often, they’re the…
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Writing MentorsInterview with Writing Mentor Zoe M. MCCarthy
Why do you write? I was pegged an expressive analytic in a personality test I took through my company.…
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History in the MakingThe Tale of Two Celebrations
Smell the churros? That cinnamon doughnutty aroma that draws you to the vendor’s stand? Or maybe your eyes are…
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Platform and BrandingCreating Your Launch Team: Tactics to Help You and Other Writers
Marketing your book can be as difficult as writing it, but equally as important. If you don’t write the…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseDramatic Tension
What is dramatic tension? Merriam-Webster states dramatic is “sudden and extreme, greatly affecting people’s emotions” and defines Tension as…
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Mastering Middle GradeThree Tips for Middle Grade Historical Fiction Authors
I once asked New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin her top tip for writing historical fiction. She gave…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for May, 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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Building Your Creative SpacePeak Experience
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” Maya Angelou…
May 13, 2021 -
Marketing SenseHow to Reactivate A Dormant Email List
You never thought it would happen to you. One minute, you were ecstatic to hear that special “bing!” when…
May 12, 2021 -
Guest Posts
How to Build a Career in Marketing Copywriting
To put it simply, a marketing copywriter is a person who creates texts to sell products. It can be…
May 11, 2021 -
Guest Posts
Sculpting a Masterpiece
The beautiful prose that came to mind in the shower somehow transformed into clunky sentences by the time I…
May 8, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiShould You Base Your Novel on Your RPG Camapaign?
Many fantasy writers got their introduction to the genre not through books but through Table Top Role Playing Games…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhat Do You Write?
It’s almost SWCS, or Summer Writers Conference Season, for those of you who don’t know. I attended my first…
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ScreenwritingKnow the Rules
In my latest screenplay, I decided to take a risk and break the rules. I wanted to give my…
May 4, 2021 -
Devotions for WritersFertile Words
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God…
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BestsellersInterview with Award-Winning Author Jarm Del Boccio
Can you share a little about your recent book? Sure! The Heart Changer is a middle-grade historical fiction that…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for April, 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)We All Fall
Twenty-four years ago, I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of my life: I fell off the commode…
April 29, 2021 -
Guest Posts
TikTok For Beginners: Ultimate Guide To Market Your Brand In 2021
TikTok is currently one of the most popular video sharing applications in the social media world. It’s filled with…
April 28, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Writing a First Novel: Creating Characters
In past blog posts, I’ve written about choosing a genre, story premise, and GMC. A key element of any…
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Guest Posts
5 Tips For Better Guest Post Writing
Guest post writing is one of the best tools you can use to create a good reputation and help…
April 26, 2021 -
Guest Posts
7 Tips on Describing Surroundings in Your Novel
The story setting in literature describes the where and when of a character and action. The setting of a…
April 25, 2021