Devotional/Christian Living
5 SMART Goals for Christian Living and Devotional Writers
I started out 2019 with one goal: to get a Christian Living or devotional book contract. That didn’t happen.…
December 19, 2019-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for December, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 18, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseRed Herrings
What are red herrings? According to Merriam-Webster.com, they are herring (fish) cured by salting and slow smoking to a…
December 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeThe Six Reads of Middle Grade Christmas
One of the things I love most about writing for young readers is reading books written for middle grade…
December 16, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceWriter’s Block Or Submission Block? Play to win the Publishing Game
We came. We pitched. Did we send? Writer’s conferences are well-planned days of speakers, workshops, and opportunities. After pitching…
December 14, 2019 -
Guest PostsSuggestions for Choosing the Perfect Cover for Your Book
You spent a lot of time and work writing your book, but now comes the hard part. Picking a…
December 13, 2019 -
The AfterwordYoung Voices and Young Authors
Creativity flows when we provide safe and open environments for writers. Offering space for progression and permission to fail…
December 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorAvoid Automatic Rejections by Following This Checklist
It can be discouraging to not receive a response on your submission—and even more frustrating when the response is…
December 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterInvest in Yourself
If you want to do excellent work you need to invest in quality tools. A cook needs good knives.…
December 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Tightrope We Must Walk
Your main character stands on the edge of a cliff, a five hundred foot drop to jagged rocks below.…
December 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhat Do I Want To Be?
As I am writing this, it is the week of Thanksgiving. I am moving. My wife and I coordinate…
December 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #10 – Keep your creative juices flowing
During this busy season it can be difficult to find time for creativity. The left side of our brains…
December 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingThis is a Test
Recently I received a notification on social media about this year’s film awards. Traditionally, November through February is awards…
December 4, 2019 -
Devotions for Writersdevoted words
“Every pot…will be holy to the Lord Almighty.” Zechariah 14:21 (NIV) The book of Zechariah speaks to a nation…
December 3, 2019 -
BestsellersBest-selling author interview with PeggySue Wells
Can you share a little about your recent book? I have three new releases. Homeless for the Holidays…
December 1, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for November, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
November 30, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Skill Set
The first thing I learned after my accident was every brain injury is different. You’ve probably heard me say…
November 29, 2019 -
Writing for YAHow to Succeed with PitMad
Are you familiar with PitMad? #PitMad is a pitch party on Twitter where writers tweet a 280-character pitch for their…
November 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind welcomes Eleanor Bertin, James R. Hannibal, & Deb Elkink
Eleanor Bertin is the author of Unbound, a modern twist on a timeless tale of the unique bond between…
November 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsUse the Holidays to Beat the Catch-22 of Publishing
From my experience in publishing, editors and agents are often slow to respond to submissions. This time lag…
November 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsThree Things To Do BEFORE You Start Your Blog
Starting my blog, I had no one to hold my hand. No one to tell me what to do.…
November 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance in the #MeToo Era
Once upon a time a romance novel plot included a heroine who wanted the hero to kiss her, but…
November 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Foreign Quotation Marks
Have you ever tried to read a book in a foreign language? Perhaps some of you have. I’ve tried…
November 22, 2019 -
History in the MakingBOGGED DOWN IN CRANBERRY SAUCE: A condensed history of a Thanksgiving favorite
Think cranberries! From there, it’s not a long stretch to thoughts of Thanksgiving. And for a writer, creative juices…
November 20, 2019 -
Copywrite/Advertising, Devotional/Christian Living
Step Out in Front of the Crowd: How to Add Speaking to Your Writing Life
As a devotional or Christian living writer you have a burden to share the message God has laid on…
November 19, 2019