The Intentional Writer
Boost 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-
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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…
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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…
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Writers ChatWriters 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…
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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…
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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…
August 20, 2020 -
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…
August 19, 2020 -
Guest Posts
8 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…
August 18, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseIdentity Crisis
Let’s talk villains. One of my favorite topics! The creeper. The serial killer. The diabolical mastermind. The psychotic killer.…
August 17, 2020 -
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…
August 16, 2020 -
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…
August 13, 2020 -
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…
August 10, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
The Importance of Taking Breaks
Writing is hard work. It may not look like writers expend much energy, but we are. Writing saps our…
August 8, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Your 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