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  • Devotional/Christian Living

    5 Ways to Make Social Media Less Frustrating

    If you are going to be a Christian Living or Devotional author, then you are going to need a…

    February 19, 2020
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    Marketing Interviews

    Interview with C.A.N. Crown Award Winner Adria Wilkins

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

    February 18, 2020
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    Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    Setting the Hook

    Without a perfect bait a fisherman loses their chance in catching a fish. They must take their time and…

    February 17, 2020
  • Mastering Middle Grade

    My Fifth Anniversary

    As an adult, writing has been a mainstay of my professional career. I majored in journalism, interned at newspapers,…

    February 16, 2020
  • Magazine and Freelance

    Put Dialog on a diet

    Like delicious desserts, dialog is often a reader’s favorite part of a story. We quote great dialog for generations.…

    February 14, 2020
  • Courting the Muse

    Why Your Contemporary Fiction Needs Worldbuilding Too

    If you’re like most writers, worldbuilding feels like the province of sci-fi and fantasy authors alone. Sure, it’s crucial…

    February 13, 2020
  • Authorpreneur

    Supercharge Your Reach, Part One

     “Ah! I’ve had too many sales!” said no author ever. The truth is, sales are directly tied to what…

    February 12, 2020
  • Becoming an Author

    Wishing for Publication Part 1: Rush or Wait?

    When I receive a new submission at Illuminate YA fiction (teen imprint of LPC Books), I can usually determine…

    February 9, 2020
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    The Intentional Writer

    How to be a Helpful Critique Partner

    Last month I talked about how useful critiques are for writers, because they provide important feedback that helps us…

    February 8, 2020
  • Fantasy-Sci-Fi

    How Setting Can Be a Worthy Villain

    It takes a spell-binding plot and evocative characters to create a memorable story. Some writers meticulously plan each plot…

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

    Be Still?

    Be still and know that I am God . . . That line from Psalm 46:10 is one of…

    February 6, 2020
  • Embrace the Wait

    Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #12 – Be On Guard Against Pride

    I once did a brief stint as a nanny. I absolutely loved the baby I took care of, but…

    February 5, 2020
  • Screenwriting

    What’s the Point?

    Recently my best friend and I met up for our first guys’ night out of the year, after eating…

    February 4, 2020
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    Devotions for Writers

    Personal Directive

    “Lord, what about him?” John 21:21 (NIV)  (Read John 21:15-22) Have you seen someone reach quick success? Maybe you’ve…

    February 3, 2020
  • Bestsellers

    Best-selling author interview with Lisa Carter

    Can you share a little about your recent book? I started out wanting to write another Christmas story and…

    February 1, 2020
  • A3 Contributor Book Release, A3 News

    In the Midst of the Flames by JP Robinson

    New from Authorpreneur columnist JP Robinson! In the Midst of the Flames is the second book in the epic Northshire Heritage…

    January 31, 2020
  • Writers Chat

    Writers Chat Recap for January

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

    January 31, 2020
  • Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)

    Know Your Strengths

    Because of my brain injury, I’m a big fan of making progress. I learned after my accident progress is…

    January 29, 2020
  • Guest Posts

    WordPress Performance Tips for the Everyday User

    No matter what you do for a living, there is a big chance that you are running a website…

    January 28, 2020
  • Writing for YA

    Tips for Podcasting with Author Tara K. Ross

    I love a good podcast and listen to several. Recently, I found The Hope Prose Podcast by young adult…

    January 27, 2020
  • Novelists Unwind

    Novelists Unwind Interviews Author Tari Faris & the Authors of the Homefront Heroines Novella Collection

    Tari Faris’s debut novel, You Belong With Me, is a multi-layered contemporary romance that brought tears to my eyes and…

    January 26, 2020
  • Book Proposals

    Why Every Author Needs A Proposal—Even If You Self-publish

    A New Year always brings a chance to start over and begin in a new direction. This year (2020)…

    January 25, 2020
  • Blogging Basics

    A First Time Blogger’s Journey To Success

    Evelyn Mann has been blogging for eight years, with over 1 million hits sharing her experience as a special…

    January 24, 2020
  • Romancing Your Story

    Tension is Necessary in Romance Fiction.

    If you are writing a clean or Christian romance, you still need to build tension in your story. Depending…

    January 23, 2020
  • The Picky Pen

    How to Find the Felt Need

    This is the first post in my editing series in 2020 for how to develop a great story by…

    January 22, 2020
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