Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Navigating the Nos
Covid-19 has had the world on lockdown since March and we’ve all made adjustments to our lives—life as we…
May 29, 2020-
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Writing for YAWriting Diverse Mental Health Themes in YA Fiction
If you’ve queried in the past five years, you’re familiar with the plea for diverse books. Publishers and readers…
May 27, 2020 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Tom Threadgill and Sara Davison
Tom Threadgill writes “Smart Suspense” inspired by what if questions. The idea for his latest novel, Collision of Lies, happened…
May 26, 2020 -
Book ProposalsUse Social Pressure to Finish Your Proposal
Do you procrastinate when it comes to creating a book proposal? You aren’t alone and it is common among…
May 25, 2020 -
The Picky PenHow to Edit Setting
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story, I hope you’re able to see…
May 24, 2020 -
Romancing Your StoryLocation. Location. Location.
When I first visited upstate New York several years ago, I kept getting the feeling I’d been there before,…
May 23, 2020 -
History in the MakingDecoration Day: The Joy of Remembering Ancestors
Decoration Day! It looks like an entry in a day planner, and visions of Christmas, a birthday, or a…
May 20, 2020 -
Devotional/Christian LivingGotcha! How to Write a Compelling Devotional Hook
A short form devotional has three sections: a hook, a Bible passage connection, and a connection to the life…
May 19, 2020 -
Guest PostsFinding a Deeper Purpose as a Writer
I’m wondering about what motivates people to start writing. After all, it’s not the easiest thing to do, and…
May 18, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseContests—Pretty or Prickly
Your opening scene has edge-of-your-seat tension, your characters are witty and full of life, the description of your setting…
May 17, 2020 -
Mastering Middle GradeReal talk: When to submit your manuscript
Writing a book is the literary exercise equivalent of taking a cross-country road trip. No matter how beautiful the…
May 16, 2020 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for May, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
May 15, 2020 -
Magazine and Freelance5 Tips to Make Your Editor Smile
It’s confession time. I’ve been a magazine editor for nine years. During those years I’ve worked with more than…
May 14, 2020 -
Courting the MuseHow Reading Perfume Catalogs Can Help You Show, Not Tell
Emily Dickinson knew how to find inspiration without leaving the house. In her thirties, the reclusive poet withdrew into…
May 13, 2020 -
Writer EncouragementUNIQUE Times
I won’t state the obvious about the unique situation the world is in. It’s not every year we get…
May 11, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorRediscover Your Motivation for the Writing Journey
If you’ve been trudging along the writing path long enough, you’ve probably already discovered that it isn’t for the…
May 9, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterStaying Relevant
As writers, our success is based on creating something others find useful or enjoyable. Which implies our success is…
May 8, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiTropes: How to Make Them Credible, Not Cliché
You could probably name tropes from your favorite books and movies without hardly thinking about it. There’s the Reluctant…
May 7, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeYou Released a Book WHEN?
I released a book during a pandemic. What’s new with you? I waited years upon years to see a…
May 6, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing: Tip #15 – Avoid the Tap Out, and Help Others Avoid it Too
One of my family’s favorite series to binge watch is the survival show Alone. From the comfort of our…
May 5, 2020 -
Screenwriting
Elevator Pitch
If you think the Coronapocalypse has the US economy down, imagine the effect it is having on Hollywood. Most…
May 4, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersReturn and Submit
“You are the God who sees me.” ~ Hagar Genesis 16:13 (NIV) Rejection. Every writer is familiar with it.…
May 3, 2020 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Interview with Morgan L. Busse
Can you share a little about your recent book? I just finished the last book in the Ravenwood Saga,…
May 1, 2020 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for April, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
April 30, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
You Can Do It!
I have shared before how difficult those first days after my accident were. This month I want to give…
April 29, 2020