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  • Devotional/Christian Living

    More than Motivational: 3 Ways to Make Your Writing a Ministry

    Christian Living and Devotional writing falls under the umbrella of non-fiction writing. In general, non-fiction writing informs and motivates…

    March 19, 2020
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    Marketing Interviews

    INTERVIEW WITH C.A.N. CROWN AWARD WINNER Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

    The Christian Authors Network’s innovative Crown Awards celebrate excellence in Christian Media and Marketing. Purpose: To recognize, educate, and…

    March 18, 2020
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    Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    Escalating Conflict

    Sit down with a good book and hope for a relaxing evening. The opening sentence immediately captures your attention,…

    March 17, 2020
  • Mastering Middle Grade

    CHECKING in with YOU

    This blog has been such fun. I’ve truly enjoyed writing it, reading what others on A3 wrote, and occasionally…

    March 16, 2020
  • Writers Chat

    Writers Chat Recap for March, Part 1

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…

    March 15, 2020
  • Courting the Muse

    When Watching TV Doesn’t Mean Procrastinating on Your Manuscript

    During my last semester of undergrad, I spent a lot of time watching 30 Rock. Like many graduating seniors,…

    March 13, 2020
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    Supercharge your Reach: Part 2—Reviews

    Every indie author knows that standing out from the crowd is an uphill battle. And, like most battles, it…

    March 12, 2020
  • Writer Encouragement

    Expressing Encouragement

    “Your mom was proud of you!” The words in yesterday’s email from one of Mom’s friends brought tears to…

    March 11, 2020
  • Becoming an Author

    Wishing for Publication Part 2: 5 Ways to Embrace the Waiting

    It seems as though every season in the publishing industry invites a new waiting game: Writing the book. Editing.…

    March 9, 2020
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    The Intentional Writer

    What to Do When the Conference Is Over

    A few days ago Annette’s Embrace the Wait column listed good strategies to prepare for a writers’ conference. Conferences…

    March 8, 2020
  • Fantasy-Sci-Fi

    Three Ways to Use History to Build Your Fantasy

    Margaret Atwood is well-known for her novel The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian first published in 1985. Her novel covers…

    March 7, 2020
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    A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    Let’s go to Camp

    I never went to camp as a child. For a variety of reasons, it wasn’t my thing. Even though…

    March 6, 2020
  • Embrace the Wait

    Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #13 – Be Conference Ready

    Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…

    March 5, 2020
  • Screenwriting

    High Concept

    Recently, I was motivated to start work on a new screenplay, one that has been a passion project of…

    March 4, 2020
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    Devotions for Writers

    Weights and Measures

    “Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” Exodus 1:8 (NKJV) Joseph enjoyed a…

    March 3, 2020
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    Writers Chat Recap for February, Part 2

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…

    March 2, 2020
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    Bestsellers

    Award-winning Author Interview with Del Duduit

    Can you share a little about your recent book? My most recent books include: The Bengal Believer: 40 Who…

    March 1, 2020
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    Just Do IT

    Recently, I started writing a passion project. It is a twist on a favorite film of my childhood. I’ve…

    February 29, 2020
  • Romancing Your Story

    When Romance Writers Read and Create

    In my opinion, anyone who says they don’t have time to read might as well say they don’t have…

    February 28, 2020
  • Writing for YA

    How to Alienate and Offend Readers: Diversity and Sensitivity

    What’s sensitivity reader? A sensitivity reader may not be what you think it is. These are not “thin-skinned” readers…

    February 27, 2020
  • Novelists Unwind

    Novelists Unwind Interviews Lynette Eason and Lorna Seilstad

    Lynette Eason has won multiple awards for her heart-stopping romantic suspense novels. In our interview, she talks about her…

    February 26, 2020
  • Book Proposals

    But My Writing’s Good…Why Can’t I Get An Agent?

    I remember those days of whining to myself. “But it’s good. Everybody says so, especially all my friends and…

    February 25, 2020
  • The Picky Pen

    How to Edit the Plot

    As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story by having all the layers in…

    February 22, 2020
  • Writers Chat

    WRITERS Chat Recap for February, Part 1

    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…

    February 21, 2020
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    History in the Making

    Comic Relief: The Golden AGe of Comic Books Amidst Americans in Crisis

    Comics Book #1 landed on newsstands in June 1938, and from its pages Superman soared into the lives of…

    February 20, 2020
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