History in the Making
A GLIMPSE OF EARLY TELEVISION
The youngster thought it her privilege to pick the name for her soon-to-be-born sibling. She gleefully and toothlessly spit…
August 20, 2019-
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Devotional/Christian Living9 Hot Topics to Write About in 2019 for Christian Living and Devotional Writers
The first book proposal I wanted to send out to publishers was on the book of Revelation. My agent…
August 19, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspensePacing: The Tortoise or the Hare?
What’s the secret to creating a book worthy of catching an agent’s eye? Worthy of turning an acquisition editor’s…
August 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeDoing the Next Right Thing
Once upon a time, during what feels like another lifetime ago, I took my masters’ of science in documentary…
August 16, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
August 15, 2019 -
Guest Posts5 Ways to Maximize the Audience Engagement
When you’re creating content for a certain audience, you want them to respond to it. And not just respond,…
August 13, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementWriting in These Evil Days
(Author Note: I posted this blog over two years ago, yet the message is perhaps even more relevant today)…
August 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordHow Diverse Books Support Empathy
In a time of divisive discourse, empathy appears to be a missing element in the fabric of some of…
August 10, 2019 -
Becoming an Author10 Writing-Related Books Every Aspiring Novelist Needs
When I was a teen, I loved to read. I loved to write. And I loved to read about…
August 9, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer25 Quotes to Inspire Writers
Writing is difficult. Some days we face disappointment, rejection, criticism, frustration, nasty reviews, or writer’s block. On the tough…
August 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Beginner’s Guide to Props – Using Them to Show Character
You know the phrase, all an actor needs is an empty room and a script? I’ve heard that idea…
August 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeDon’t Quit Your Daydream
I was ministered to by a bathroom cup a while back. One day I was getting ready for work…
August 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #6 – Recognize your motivators and use them
A few weeks ago, I walked into the family room and caught my husband asleep on the sofa. This…
August 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingSilence Speaks
Last month I finished another rewrite of a screenplay I’ve been working on this year. Although I cut a…
August 4, 2019 -
Guest Posts
Using Technology To Boost Creative Ability When Writing
Writers already understand the importance of creativity: after all, writing is an art form, and art forms rely heavily…
August 2, 2019 -
BestsellersBest-Selling Author Interview with Johnnie Alexander
Can you share a little about your recent book? Two of my novellas have released this year. The first…
August 1, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July, Part Two
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 31, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)What’s Your Story
Recently I finished a rewrite of a screenplay I’ve been working on this year. I felt a sense of…
July 29, 2019 -
Writing for YAHow to Defeat Dream Killers
We know them. Naysayers. Those who never have a word of encouragement. But who are they? Before we can…
July 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Welcomes Susie Finkbeiner and Beth White
History, snooping, and Jello salad. Susie Finkbeiner admits to snooping in her parents’ things as a child. And what…
July 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsA Simple Proposal Formula
I wrote about fifty books with traditional publishers, including two proposals that got six figure advances—before I began working…
July 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsMid-Year Roundup of Blogging Advice
Welcome to the Mid-Year Roundup of 2019. Here you will find popular topics from The Blogger’s Guide to include…
July 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryFirst, They Meet
The fact that you are writing a romance it’s a given that your hero and heroine have to meet…
July 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit the Em Dash
In the world of grammar and punctuation, there are three types of dash (hyphen, en dash, and em dash).…
July 22, 2019 -
Kids LitWhile You Wait…
We’ve all said it before. You know, the old, “I’m just waiting on God to make this publishing thing…
July 21, 2019