Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh and Norma Poore. “The place where craft connects community.”…
July 31, 2025-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Press On
If you’ve ever had to force yourself to go to the gym or to exercise, then you understand the need…
July 30, 2025 -
Writing for YAInterview with YA Author Miriam Thor Part Two: Writing YA Contemporary
Today’s post is part two of my interview with Miriam Thor, author of the contemporary young adult novel Listening…
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UncategorizedTrying to Get a Literary Agent?
Literary agents are bombarded with pitches and proposals. Often it is more difficult to sign with a literary agent…
July 26, 2025 -
The Picky PenFigurative Language
Did you ever wonder how other authors make stories so interesting? Sure, they vary the structure of the sentences,…
July 23, 2025 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
July 21, 2025 -
Kids LitFrom Blue to Aquamarine: Concept Books about Color
Concept books – in this case, books about colors – are not all that simple to write and sell.…
July 9, 2025 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeFear Not and Get Things Done
I woke up to a rainy morning today, a perfect time to get some writing done. Here’s what I…
July 6, 2025 -
Devotions for WritersHow to Clean Your Blinds
I sighed and closed the puzzle on my phone. Company was coming and I couldn’t put it off any…
July 3, 2025 -
Award-Winning AuthorAward-winning Author Interview with Julie Lavender
Can you share a little about your recent book? In Raising Good Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys…
July 1, 2025 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
June 30, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Becoming a Patient Writer
For the past month, I have been slowly navigating the hurdles and taking the necessary steps in Georgia’s vocational…
June 29, 2025 -
The Picky Pen
Imagery
In a previous article, I discussed word choice. This is an important element in literature, particularly when using imagery.…
June 28, 2025 -
Writing for YA
My Road to Published: Queries, Going Indie, and the Carol Awards
It’s finally here. My contemporary young adult novel, Promise Me Tomorrow, released earlier this month. It’s been a long…
June 27, 2025 -
Book Proposals
Snag an Agent with Your Proposal
When you begin to look for publishing houses to send your manuscript, you will note that many of these…
June 26, 2025 -
Guest Posts5 Narrative Lessons from Season 3 of The White Lotus
HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3 took us to a lush Thai resort, continuing the show’s sharp commentary on human nature…
June 13, 2025 -
Kids Lit
Something Old is New Again!
On July 1, New York and most of publishing hang out a sign: See you in September! And many…
June 11, 2025 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Agenda? What Agenda?
As I am writing this piece, I am preparing for a writers conference I am attending in about a…
June 7, 2025 -
Devotions for Writers
My Six-Month Detour
“Did they mention the spot on your lung at the ER?” “What?” Thus began six months of CT scans…
June 4, 2025 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for May
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Rested Focused Writer
Recently I hurt myself at the gym and was forced to take a few days to rest and let…
May 29, 2025 -
The Picky Pen
Appropriate Verb Tense for a Story
Have you ever wondered what verb tense works best in various pieces of writing? Worse yet, have you ever…
May 28, 2025 -
Writing for YA
Interview with YA Author Miriam Thor Part One: Writing About a Character with Hearing Loss
I’m talking today with Miriam Thor, author of the contemporary young adult novel Listening to the Rain. DJS: Why…
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Book Proposals
Read Your Proposal Looking for Any Hype
As an acquisitions editor and a literary agent, I’ve read thousands of submissions and book proposals. If you have…
May 26, 2025 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for April Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh. The place where craft connects community! How to…
May 16, 2025