Bestsellers
Award 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-
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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…
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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 -
Guest PostsAdd POW to Your Writing Resume
Is writing a competitive business, or a complimentary one? As hard as it is to admit this, I have…
September 18, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseBody Language in Writing
Everyone uses body language in one way or another. Talking with a friend, in a business meeting, or at…
September 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeMy Fall TBR List
I may ruffle a few feathers here, but my favorite thing about fall is NOT pumpkin spice. My favorite…
September 16, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
September 15, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceWhat Oscar Mayer Wieners Have to Do with Style
One of the joys (and frustrations) of the English language is how it ebbs, flows, and changes. Unlike dead…
September 14, 2019 -
Guest Posts
5 Reasons Everything That’s Easy To Read Involves Some Hard Writing
The famous saying goes: “Easy reading means hard writing.” But why is that? If you have always wondered that,…
September 12, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementTake a Break
I didn’t know how much I needed a break until I grew grumpy. My usual ability to cope was…
September 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordHow Local Authors & Local Bookstores Support Local Economics
Big box book chains are struggling, but local bookstores are surging again after decades of decline. How do local…
September 10, 2019 -
Becoming an Author5 Ways to Practice Good Virtual Etiquette for Authors
As an aspiring author, you might be aware of how to professionally submit to an agent or editor. But…
September 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterAre You “Almost” an Author?
Do you identify yourself as an author? A writer? If not, it’s time to start. You are a writer…
September 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Slow Build of Believability
Most of us have probably been told to “plunge your main character into terrible trouble as quickly as possible.”…
September 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeYou Are . . .
Your not going to like what I say. You might feel like pulling you’re hair out. I am assuming…
September 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #7 – Find a Dedicated Space to Write
My husband spoke to me tenderly—our gaze connected over the twinkling candlelight. In the background, the muffled hum of…
September 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingTreatments
Now that summer is coming to an end, I feel it’s time to get serious about the business of…
September 4, 2019 -
Guest Posts
Collaborative marketing—the future for authors
It’s never been easier to get your book published. But easy access to publishing creates challenges of its own.…
September 2, 2019