Mastering Middle Grade
You Wrote a Middle Grade Book. Now What?
You had an idea. You wrote. You slept. You wrote some more. You edited. You cried. (Just me? Oh.…
October 16, 2019-
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Writers ChatWriters chat Recap for October, PArt 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
October 15, 2019 -
A3 NewsAlmost an Author included on Reedsy List
Almost an author is proud to be named one of the 50 Best Writing Websites of 2019 on Reedsy.com.…
October 14, 2019 -
Guest PostsHow to Use Music as a Writing Inspiration
As a writer, one thing that almost everyone will agree and accept is the fact that without inspiration, it…
October 13, 2019 -
AuthorpreneurBuild a Brand: Identity
Indie authors often want to know how to build a writing brand. There are actually two sides of being…
October 12, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementKing Saul, Impatience, and Pride
A recent sermon at my church could have been written for writers. It revolved around impatience and pride. The…
October 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordSports Stories
Some editors say sports stories are the hardest stories to write because we already know the endings. But readers…
October 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorAre Your Expectations for a Literary Agent Too High? Part 1
When I meet with writers at writing conferences, they aren’t always afraid to share why they want a literary…
October 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterWhat is Your Core Message?
Can you connect all your writing projects to one central theme? If you are like me, it may seem…
October 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, UncategorizedUnlocking Science Fiction, the Secret You Need to Know
There’s something about a good sci-fi story that pulls me in and doesn’t let me go. In those moments,…
October 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeA Comma Here, A Comma There
I spent the better part of yesterday evening, into the night, grading analysis essays. As I marked up the…
October 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #8 – Leave Your Comfort Zone
The life of an introvert is whelming—not over, not under—just whelming. And that’s how I like it. When my…
October 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingWhat Scares Me
Recently my best friend contacted me about having a guys’ night out. He said he wanted to go see…
October 4, 2019 -
Devotions for WritersSEIZE the Day!
“Pharaoh…is only a loud noise; he has missed his opportunity.” Jeremiah 46:17 (NIV) Do you know anyone who talks…
October 3, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
October 2, 2019 -
BestsellersAward Winning Author Interview with Karen Whiting
Can you share a little about your recent book? 52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve provides easy…
October 1, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)T.M.I.
How does a writer figure out what to say? My first writing step is to brainstorm as many ideas…
September 29, 2019 -
Writing for YAInterview with Watty Award Winner Brian McBride: Using Wattpad to Build Your Audience
Today I’m talking with Young Adult author Brian McBride. I wanted to know more about Wattpad. DJS: Your book…
September 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Guests Caleb Breakey & Cynthia Roemer
Caleb Breakey and his wife Brittney are so dedicated to pursuing careers as novelists that they spent their wedding…
September 26, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsHow To Keep Your Blog Alive
Give yourself permission to not blog. Yes, I said it. Going through different seasons in life does correlate to…
September 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your Story“Setting” the Romance
What do you think about when you think of romance? Oh sure, there are the typical things like boy…
September 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Parentheses
Here we are, nearly at the end of our year-long punctuation/grammar series. I hope you’ve learned a lot and…
September 22, 2019 -
Kids LitThree Tips for Successful Platform Building
If you’ve been to any writers conference lately, you’ve no doubt heard lots of talk about building a platform.…
September 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingThe Epistolary Novel Form
The popularity of this literary device dropped off prior to the turn of the nineteenth century, but its recent…
September 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingHow to Write Christmas Devotionals All Year Long
I don’t normally get into the Christmas spirit until after Thanksgiving, but as a Christian Living or Devotional author,…
September 19, 2019