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-
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Courting the MuseWhy 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 -
AuthorpreneurSupercharge 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 AuthorWishing 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 -
The Intentional WriterHow 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-FiHow 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 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeBe Still?
Be still and know that I am God . . . That line from Psalm 46:10 is one of…
February 6, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival 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 -
ScreenwritingWhat’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 -
Devotions for WritersPersonal 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 -
BestsellersBest-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 NewsIn 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 ChatWriters 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 PostsWordPress 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 YATips 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 UnwindNovelists 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 ProposalsWhy 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 BasicsA 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 StoryTension 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 PenHow 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 -
History in the MakingUnexpected Treasures
As both a reader and a writer, I enjoy spending time in book stores and libraries. This year some…
January 20, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseResearch: Time-waster or Story-builder?
“I write fiction. Is research really necessary?” “… a novelist has nearly the same obligation for accuracy as a…
January 17, 2020 -
Mastering Middle GradeNew Year, New Goals
It’s a brand new year. That means a new start to achieving new goals and a fresh clean slate…
January 16, 2020 -
Magazine and Freelance
Don’t Let “Bio Foxes” Spoil Your Article Submission
For almost ten years I’ve served as the editor Reach Out, Columbia magazine, a regional publication dedicated to celebrating…
January 14, 2020