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    Interview with Best-Selling Author Davis Bunn

    Can you share a little about your recent book?   The Cottage on Lighthouse Lane, Kensington Books, April 2021 Sometimes…

    April 13, 2021
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    Your Facebook Live’s Schedule, Length, and Location Will Form Your Strong Foundation

    Taking the focus off of ourselves and placing it on our audience changes everything. Everything. That’s exactly what a…

    April 12, 2021
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    Proofed and Polished

    A Quintessential Quick Guide to Quotation Marks to Quell Your Quotation Qualms

    Recently, I edited a PhD dissertation for a literature major which mostly meant that I had to wade through…

    April 10, 2021
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    5 Acting Books Every Writer Should Read

    If you are a writer who is serious about pursuing publication, perhaps you have a couple of writing craft…

    April 9, 2021
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    The Intentional Writer

    Do You Need More Rest?

    What do you do when you feel weary? Burned out? Uninspired and ready to give up? How do you…

    April 8, 2021
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    Four Popular Options for Map-Making Software

    World building is a critical part of any speculative fiction work. As we create new worlds, one of the…

    April 7, 2021
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    A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    Are You Ready for Success?

    I read an article recently about actors that are great at what they do but not so great at…

    April 6, 2021
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    Visual Storytelling

    One of the best and most common pieces of writing advice screenwriters get is to always use visual storytelling.…

    April 4, 2021
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    Has Fear Stopped You From Writing?

    A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits…

    April 3, 2021
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    Interview with Award-Winning Author Susan Campbell

    Can you share a little about your recent book? My mom always called the period of time when people…

    April 1, 2021
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    Writers Chat Recap for March, Part 2

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

    March 30, 2021
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    Patiently Persistent

    I learned in physical therapy every brain injury is different, no one can predict how a T. B. I.…

    March 29, 2021
  • Mastering Middle Grade

    Getting Started on Instagram Part 1: Sign Up, Bio, and Engaging Posts

    Today’s authors must have a platform to market their books. In addition to a personal website, email lists, speaking…

    March 28, 2021
  • Writing for YA

    Writing a First (or Second) Novel: Story Premise & GMC

    I love new, fresh story ideas. When I first started writing stories, I would attempt to capture a thought…

    March 27, 2021
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    7 Tips for Writers to Build a Personal Brand on Social Media

    As a writer, you need to know how to act and what to do in order to get more…

    March 24, 2021
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    Humoring Your Romance

    I always say that a book that can make me laugh and cry is an outstanding book that will…

    March 23, 2021
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    Platform and Branding

    Branding and Twitter

    Raise your hand if you’re a writer on Twitter! Same. Twitter is a great place for building that writing…

    March 18, 2021
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    Writers Chat

    Writers 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…

    March 15, 2021
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    Picking the Best Book Cover for Your Next Hit

    Most people judge a book by its cover. You put years of your work into a book. Therefore, it…

    March 13, 2021
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    How to Grow a Loyal Facebook Live Audience: Focus On Your Audience and Content

    Growing a loyal Facebook Live audience—whether you’re a beginner or established writer—doesn’t happen overnight. You have to earn it.…

    March 12, 2021
  • Writer Encouragement

    Procrastination Disguised as Learning

    Years ago, I heard someone say, “Start by doing what you already know to do instead of worrying about…

    March 11, 2021
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    Proofed and Polished

    Why Can’t We Just Agree? Subject-Verb Agreement

    When I was teaching English Learners in high school, we spent A LOT of time studying subject-verb agreement. I…

    March 10, 2021
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    The Intentional Writer

    Advice from a Debut Author

    One month ago my first novel officially released. As you might guess, I am proud of finally achieving that…

    March 8, 2021
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    A proven process for dealing with Rejection

     The long-awaited email from the agent arrives. With a trembling hand, you open it. Polite greeting, generic praise and…

    March 7, 2021
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    A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    Dream Fulfilled . . . Now What?

    Several years ago, God placed a dream in my heart to write. I have always considered myself a good…

    March 6, 2021
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