Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Keep Your Readers Guessing with Red Herrings
What would a mystery be without red herrings? Boring and short, most likely. Red herrings are a writer’s primary…
March 17, 2019-
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Mastering Middle GradeAn Interview with Author Kate Ramsey
No two paths to publication are exactly alike. Over the next few months, I’ll be listening to middle grade…
March 16, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for March, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine and FreelanceThe Five Ps of Meeting Deadlines
Deadlines can be overwhelming. But with just a bit of preplanning, they can be managed without taking over your…
March 14, 2019 -
A3 NewsA3 Columnists in 2019 Selah Finals
It’s always fun to see who see the list of the Selah Award finals every year. Almost an Author…
March 12, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementProactive Writer
In my writing life, work days sometimes drift, without thought for being proactive in creating an effective work environment.…
March 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordGamifying Literacy: How Board Games Help Us Master Stories
Some people say we are living in the “Golden Age of Board Games.” Board games are a powerful form…
March 10, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterThe Power of an Idea File
Inspiration is all around us. We absorb it without trying, but serious writers are intentional observers and recorders of…
March 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiWhy Disabled Characters Should Be Included in Your Spec Fic Novel
What does “disabled” mean? Generally, it covers everything from physical limitations, such as blindness or deafness or not possessing…
March 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeBuilding It Up
If I have learned anything from writers conferences and other instruction, it’s that writers like me need a platform—a…
March 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing
Tip #1 – Keep your eye on the goal With three seconds left on the clock all Tim could…
March 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingAgainst the Odds
March is a memorable month for me; it marks my greatest fight and biggest victory to date. It is…
March 4, 2019 -
My Writing JourneyNewbie with Some Credit
Where am I in my writing journey, you ask? Well, I’m a little more than two years into what…
March 3, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Supported?
March is a conflicted month for me, it marks both my toughest fight and greatest victory. The 31st of…
March 2, 2019 -
BestsellersBESTSELLING AUTHOR with Susan Sleeman
Can you share a little about your recent book? Here’s the back cover copy – from Cold Dawn An…
March 1, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
February 28, 2019 -
SongwritingRecording Your Own Songs
So, you’ve written a great song using prosody, and you even wrote the music for it or had a…
February 28, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingWhat’s the Difference between Devotional and Christian Living Book Genres?
In the quiet of the morning, I open up my Bible. I clip my booklight onto the front cover…
February 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Welcomes Lynn Huggins Blackburn and Elizabeth Goddard
Lynn Huggins Blackburn writes Romantic Suspense with Southern Sass. Her debut novel, Covert Justice, won the 2016 Selah Award for Mystery and…
February 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsBeef Up Your Proposal Marketing Section
When writers take personality tests, the majority are introverts. They prefer to write more articles or books instead of…
February 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsIncrease Your Blog Visibility
You pour out your heart and passion out on the page crafting your blog for the world to see.…
February 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryA Romance by Any Other Name
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet ……
February 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Capitalize Tricky Words
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
February 22, 2019 -
Child's CraftWhat IS a picture book?
We’re story-tellers! So, we often want to tell every scrumptious detail of our stories as we write. But not…
February 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingRebecca Lee Crumpler−Pioneer
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was a pioneer, but not the sort who climbed a weather-beaten prairie wagon, wrapped her work-worn…
February 20, 2019