Writing for YA
Building a Compelling Fantasy World: Q & A with YA Author Amy C. Blake
It’s not always easy creating a whole world from scratch. Amy C. Blake agreed to give a few words…
August 27, 2020-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Hope Bolinger, Ann Gabhart, & Regina Rudd Merrick
Hope Bolinger, who describes herself as a “combo of driven and nerdy,” is a prodigious writer with an impressive…
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Book ProposalsWe’re All Struggling
We’re all struggling in this craziness, but one thing is sure, we are writers! We push on and don’t…
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Romancing Your StoryRomantic Tension
In the romance genre, it’s a given that your hero and heroine will end up together for a happily…
August 23, 2020 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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History in the MakingThinking Inside the Icebox
From the ingenuity of Thomas Moore, the icebox first appeared on the American scene in 1802. Like many new…
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Devotional/Christian LivingSpreadsheets: Organizing Wisdom from Author Karen Whiting
I am one of those writers who sits among piles of stuff. That piece of information I need? I…
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Guest Posts8 Things to Do Before Your Self-Published Book is Released
It has never been easier to publish a book thanks to the rapid advancement of technology. Goodreads and Amazon…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseIdentity Crisis
Let’s talk villains. One of my favorite topics! The creeper. The serial killer. The diabolical mastermind. The psychotic killer.…
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Mastering Middle GradeWrite Like a Kid
When your critique partners tell you (more than once) your middle grade fiction sounds too adult, how do you…
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Magazine and FreelanceGet Started with Writing Articles
The first thing a beginning writers often hear is “write what you know.” Good advice! But once you have…
August 14, 2020 -
Courting the MuseWhy Advice Columns Might Just Give You Your Next Story Idea
These days, anyone who wants to write short stories of an unconventional bent has their pick of quirky venues…
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Becoming an AuthorActing Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 3
So far in this series, I’ve shared with you techniques I’ve learned as an actress that has strengthened my…
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The Intentional WriterThe Importance of Taking Breaks
Writing is hard work. It may not look like writers expend much energy, but we are. Writing saps our…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiYour Protagonist: The Eyes to Your Story
Choosing a perspective character is one of the biggest choices when it comes to writing your novel. There are…
August 7, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeOh, Happy Day(s)
Thank God for retro television channels. I never pictured myself as a “golden oldie.” I used to cringe whenever…
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Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #18 – Keep your social media posts social
As a writer, Christian, and citizen I have made a purposeful choice to keep my social media posts social.…
August 5, 2020 -
ScreenwritingPlot Twist?
Before I began writing my current W.I.P I knew exactly who my protagonist and antagonist were. I knew how…
August 4, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersLessons from a Cupbearer
“So we rebuilt the wall… for the people worked with all their heart.” Nehemiah 4:6 (NIV) Nehemiah was a…
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BestsellersBestselling Author Interview with Jane Kirkpatrick
Can you share a little about your recent book? (Releasing in September 2020) Like most of my historical novels,…
August 1, 2020 -
Guest Posts
How To Promote Your Writing On Instagram
In 2020, social media is a vital part of our lives. We use it to communicate, to share stories,…
July 31, 2020 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Reaping the Rewards
It took 11 months after my accident before I was finally released from doctors’ care. That season was more…
July 29, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Feeling Blocked? Five Tips to Help
I’ve never liked the term writer’s block and prefer to call it writer’s exhaustion, but it means the same…
July 27, 2020 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Bethany Turner, Cindy Sproles, & Melissa Kosci
Bethany Turner returns to Novelists Unwind to talk about her fun new novel, Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish. The hero and…
July 26, 2020