Bestsellers
Best-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-
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Writers ChatWriters 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…
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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 -
History in the MakingHow Much Research is Required in Historical Fiction?
As an historical romance author, I love history. I love learning about different historical time periods and the events…
July 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingWriting Wisdom from Christian Living and Devotional Author Sarah Geringer
I recently interviewed Christian Living and devotional author Sarah Geringer. I hope you gain as much writing wisdom from…
July 19, 2019 -
Guest PostsResearch Tips for your Historical Fiction Novel— From a History PhD
You don’t need a PhD in history to write historical fiction. Grad school, after all, trains students to ask…
July 18, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseClues and Secrets
Was it Miss Scarlet in the Ballroom with a candlestick or Colonel Mustard in the Billiard Room with a…
July 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeIn Which We Use Memes to Represent the Writing Process
We all know what a distraction the internet can be for a writer. In the space of a split-second,…
July 16, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 15, 2019 -
Magazine and Freelance5 Tips for a Successful Interview
When I interviewed Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages and a bazillion other books, I prayed…
July 14, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementWork While Waiting
The waiting game for writers can seem endless. You edit then edit some more, then recheck submission requirements. You…
July 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordPerspectives and Propaganda
Fake news, yellow journalism, and urban legends are catching even careful readers and researchers with false stories. Trolls have…
July 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorHow to Prepare for Submission
Editors and agents receive multiple submissions per week. If a writer fails to adhere to specific guidelines, then that…
July 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterHow to Host a DIY Writers’ Retreat
What writer doesn’t dream of attending a writers’ retreat in some charming or exotic location? Retreats can be wonderful…
July 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe One Story That Always Keeps Readers Turning Pages
It’s not every author that has a movie made in their honor. But when the author makes global impact,…
July 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeA Whale, A Worm, and A Writer
What do a whale, a worm, and a writer have in common? Remember the story of Jonah in the…
July 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #5 – Develop Your Brand
In my younger homemaking days I cooked almost every night. One of my favorite meals to prepare was roast,…
July 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingAction Through Dialogue
Earlier this year I decided to do another rewrite of a screenplay I had written years ago, but in…
July 4, 2019