Book Proposals
Make Your Proposal Stand Out
Recently I met one of my long-term friends, a publisher of a well-known book company. Speaking about how I…
July 25, 2020-
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Romancing Your StoryThe Romance Point of View
Point of view (POV) is essential in all forms of fiction to describe the action as the character experiences…
July 23, 2020 -
History in the MakingThe History of Your Characters
When we think of “historical”, we think the story is set in a historical time period, and many of…
July 20, 2020 -
Guest PostsWriting to Market
We think of writing a book as an act of creative inspiration. The muse strikes and we strive to…
July 18, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSuspense = Uncertainty
Battered fingers dig into the edge of a balcony on the twentieth floor of a New York apartment building.…
July 17, 2020 -
Mastering Middle GradeMentor Texts for Authors
I love having family and friends who teach at elementary schools for lots of reasons, but especially because of…
July 16, 2020 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 15, 2020 -
Magazine and FreelanceAvoid these Common Article-Writing Mistakes
As the editor of Reach Out, Columbia magazine, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching new (and seasoned) writers for…
July 14, 2020 -
Courting the MuseHow Personality Quizzes Can Help You With Character Development
Have you ever taken the MBTI? Short for Myers Briggs Type Indicator, this classic personality test promises to divine…
July 13, 2020 -
Guest Posts
10 Best Marketing Books For Authors Ever Written
There are a lot of talented authors on the Best Writers Online and Online Writers Rating custom writing reviews…
July 11, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWe put on a Show And Saved the Day!
I remember watching a Carol Burnett Show sketch that spoofed the old Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland musicals. You know the…
July 10, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorActing Techniques to Deepen Your Writing – Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous post, there is much we can learn on the writing craft by studying…
July 9, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterDeclutter Your Writing Life
In my blog about living intentionally I often talk about decluttering—not just in our homes but in all areas…
July 8, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiHow to Make Readers Feel At Home From Page 1
Have you ever walked into someone’s house as a first-time dinner guest and felt out of place? Ten other…
July 7, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #17 – Prepare a successful launch
I think writers must contemplate individual words much more than the average person. If that weren’t true, I’m convinced…
July 5, 2020 -
ScreenwritingWhat’s the Plot?
Recently, I finished the first draft of my latest screenplay. The crazy part is I didn’t think I had…
July 4, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersMighty Writer
“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 (NIV) Did you know Gideon is listed in the Hall…
July 3, 2020 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 2, 2020 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Lindsay A. Franklin
Can you share a little about your recent book? My latest release is the third in a series, so…
July 1, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Trust the Process
Over the past four months, we’ve had to follow a set of guidelines set by medical experts and our…
June 29, 2020 -
Guest Posts
Reclaiming Rejection
Eighteen months ago, I hit the proverbial pavement and began querying any publication that would accept my storytelling, devotional…
June 28, 2020 -
Writing for YAWrite Anyway
There will be days when writing is hard. When your eyes burn and your back hurts. You will scrape…
June 27, 2020 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind ~ Patricia Bradley, Suzanne Woods Fisher, & Linda Stenton Matchett
Patricia Bradley, an award-winning author who writes page-turning suspense, was my first Novelists Unwind guest…way back in August 2017!…
June 26, 2020 -
Romancing Your Story
Romancing Your Genre
In today’s world of literature, no matter what genre you read, you are likely to come across romance. I…
June 23, 2020 -
History in the Making
Hospitality in Writing
Have you ever read any books by Shel Silverstein? Since 1963, his poems and drawings have delighted countless children…
June 20, 2020