History in the Making
Reverential Capitalization, or God and Pronouns
An interesting thing happened to me on my way to being traditionally published. During my most recent edit, the…
September 20, 2020-
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Devotional/Christian Living
The Cold Call: How to Approach a Church or Women’s Group for Speaking Opportunities
Recently in a devotional/Christian living blogger Facebook group, a woman asked how she could find speaking engagements. She has…
September 19, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseThe Power of Facial Expressions
Facial expressions speak louder than words, and yet, they don’t make a sound. In most cases, faces convey an…
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Mastering Middle GradeMiddle Grade Goes Back to School
Ready or not, September means it is time for heading back to school. As an adult, the phrase “back…
September 16, 2020 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
September 15, 2020 -
Magazine and FreelanceA Writer’s Bio – The Most Valuable Piece of Real Estate on the Block
Many writers assume that the value of their article is the payment they receive for writing it. The opposite…
September 14, 2020 -
Courting the MuseWhy Your “Bad” Writing Holds the Key to Curing Writer’s Block
Long before the pandemic began, I used to drop into the occasional adult beginner ballet class. There, I’d stretch…
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Writer EncouragementTop Five Books to Encourage Writers
Expect rejection, and don’t take it personally. Just keep writing. God is in control. This is my mantra. Most…
September 11, 2020 -
Proofed and PolishedProofed and Polished: Tips on self-proofing for a flawless product
A Scenario… Finally! You sit back in your chair and breathe a sigh of relief. The project is done,…
September 10, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorActing Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 4: Career
As an actress, I’ve always been fascinated with the many ways in which the craft of acting can compare…
September 9, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterBoost Creativity by Increasing Diversity
Do you want to take your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a new level? Diversify your inputs. Increasing the…
September 8, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiHow Genre Impacts Your Character Development
Sometimes it’s easy to think character development looks similar across genres. And for the reader, it usually does. Even…
September 7, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeBam! Pow! Zap! Batman and Clever Writing
During my senior year of college, I took a class called “Psychology of Advertising,” taught by a first-time adjunct…
September 6, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #19 – Remain teachable
My dear Mother-In-Law is ninety years old, but she’s not like any senior citizen you’ve ever met. Power suits,…
September 5, 2020 -
ScreenwritingOn the Rise
Six months ago when the pandemic first came to America, scientists and medical professionals thought that once the temperatures…
September 4, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersWhen Words Mean Life or Death
“The king’s scribes were called… and it was written… to every province according to its script, and to every…
September 3, 2020 -
BestsellersInterview with Award-Winning Author Kevin Wayne Johnson
Can you share a little about your recent book? Leadership with a Servant’s Heart is about being a servant…
September 1, 2020 -
Guest PostsHow Authors Can Market a Book with No Budget
The biggest misconception that most authors have is that they need to have hundreds or thousands of dollars to…
August 31, 2020 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for August, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
August 30, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Don’t Get Comfortable
My first week home from the rehab hospital, I suffered a seizure. It took days before I could feel…
August 29, 2020 -
Writing for YABuilding 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 -
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…
August 26, 2020 -
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…
August 25, 2020 -
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 Chat
Writers 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…
August 21, 2020