History in the Making
Thinking 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-
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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…
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…
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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…
August 8, 2020 -
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…
August 3, 2020 -
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 ChatWriters 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 YAFeeling 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 UnwindNovelists 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…
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Book ProposalsMake 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 -
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 Making
The 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 Posts
Writing 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/Suspense
Suspense = Uncertainty
Battered fingers dig into the edge of a balcony on the twentieth floor of a New York apartment building.…
July 17, 2020