Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #25—Embrace the Wait
This post may seem familiar. I began my very first post for the Embrace the Wait column with the…
March 5, 2021-
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ScreenwritingDo You Know What You Mean?
Recently, I uploaded my latest screenplay to a screenwriting website for Hollywood producers and studios to view. I was…
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Devotions for WritersDrawing a Blank?
Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Revelation 1:19 NIV So,…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for February, 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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Guest Posts7 Unique Instagram Marketing Tips For Beginners
Introduction: Are you looking for the perfect guide to improve your marketing strategy on Instagram? Follow these 7 effective…
March 2, 2021 -
BestsellersInterview with Award-Winning Author Lauren H. Brandenburg
Can you share a little about your recent book? The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson is another contemporary cozy set…
March 1, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Be Passionate
Recently, I decided to upgrade and focus on my YouTube channel. When I first started it in 2006, my…
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Writing for YAStory retellings: Interview with A. K. Pittman
Allison Pittman, writing as A. K. Pitman, has a brand new book out, and it’s a YA P &…
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Guest Posts
Top 7 Email Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Emails and newsletters are the most effective digital marketing tools to promote books by self-published authors. Sending an email…
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Guest Posts
Rich and Concise: How to Tell More without Extra Words
Using fewer words to convey clear ideas will always engage readers. Concise writing grabs the reader’s attention because it does not…
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Romancing Your StoryEmotional Logic, Or How to Keep Readers From Throwing Your Book Against the Wall
The basis of every good story is conflict. As writing teacher extraordinaire James Scott Bell often says, “Happy people…
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History in the MakingCorn Flakes, The Journey of a Favorite Cereal
A health guru… Stale wheat… A tight budget… This hodgepodge of events would lead to the creation of a…
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Platform and BrandingHey, Writer. Let’s Talk About Your Brand!
Now more than ever, personal branding is important. Whether you’re scrolling through Instagram looking at the latest influencers’ posts,…
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Mastering Middle Grade10 Epic Middle Grade Book Series
I read a ton of great middle grade series in 2020 and I’m excited to share just a few…
February 16, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February, 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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Guest Posts
How to win book awards. Advice from the Experts!
Paula Sheridan, Founder of Page Turner Awards, offers advice to authors on how to get their books to win…
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Marketing SenseEmail Marketing: Your Most Powerful Promotional Tool
As a professional writer you aren’t satisfied writing grocery lists. You long to deliver God’s message and see lives…
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Writer EncouragementDo It for Love
Jesus, always loving and full of joy, taught and shared his stories lavishly as he feasted with anyone who…
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Proofed and PolishedShort and Sweet: Avoiding Run-on Sentences
Each author has their own unique voice. Likely, you’ve spent a lot of time developing the tone and style…
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Becoming an Author12 Quotes for Writers on Persevering in Publication
The writing journey is not for the faint of heart. The rejections, critiques, and setbacks provide plenty of opportunities…
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The Intentional WriterTips to Look and Sound Professional on Video
Like it or not, most of us are spending time in front of a webcam. With the sudden onset…
February 8, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiNavigating the Social Media minefield as a Speculative Fiction author
It’s a complicated time to be an author trying to build your platform on social media. It’s a weird…
February 7, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhat to Write?
It was Sunday. I woke up fairly early (that’s 8 or 8:30 for me) and looked at the date.…
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Embrace the Wait
Find Your Fellow Tesserae and Stick Together (Part 3): Don’t allow setbacks to keep you from chasing your writing dreams.
In this series of posts I’m interviewing writers who God has placed in my life to complete His divine…
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Screenwriting
Emotional Storytelling
Last year I let a screenwriting and producer friend with 30 years of experience read the first draft of…
February 4, 2021