Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stay in Your Lane
Recently, we experienced flooding rains in the community I live in. The rains covered the roads to the point…
December 29, 2019-
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Blogging BasicsHone Your Craft With A Blogging Challenge
Have you ever participated in a writer’s challenge? Did you know there are writing challenges for bloggers? Here’s how…
December 28, 2019 -
Writing for YANew Year, New Goals
The new year is almost upon us. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, why not try to come up…
December 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Authors Brenda S. Anderson, Amanda Barratt & Regina Scott
Brenda S. Anderson writes gritty, authentic, life-affirming fiction that will touch your heart and your spirit. This is the…
December 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsWhy Do They Torture Us With Homework?
We’ve written the book, isn’t that enough? Now they want us to write a query, a pitch, a proposal,…
December 25, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryDoes Romance Really Mean “Happily Ever After”?
As a little girl I was enthralled with the classic Disney tales of princesses finding their “Prince Charming” and…
December 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Commas with Clauses
In light of the holiday season, here’s a final fun topic in our Punctuation Series: editing commas within independent…
December 22, 2019 -
Kids LitGet a New Perspective! Find a New Twist!
Once in a while, I come across a book so unique and wonderful that I think, “Wow, I sure…
December 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingNotes from a Contest Judge
Have you ever entered your work in a writing contest? These contests are organized by organizations like the American…
December 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian Living5 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 -
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