Romancing Your Story
Knowing (and Meeting) Reader Expectations
All fiction readers come to their chosen stories with certain expectations. A mystery reader expects a puzzle to solve.…
November 23, 2024-
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The Picky PenVarying Sentence Structure
Do all of your sentences begin with “I,“ “we,” or a proper noun? Do all of them start with…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for November
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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History in the MakingBehind the Doors of the Grocery Store: INEVITABLE CHANGE Part 2
CHANGE —A Spark for Writers Seeking an Innovative Angle for Their stories. Change can bring new life or dread…
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Marketing SenseYour First Step to Expand Your Author Platform: Develop a Community Built Upon Service
Our author platform will never grow until we reach beyond our circle of family-and-friends to those in our target…
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Guest PostsHow to Write a Great Story in 5 Steps
People have always had a natural talent for telling stories. It is an essential means of communication and understanding…
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Kids LitWriting is a Group Activity!
I recently went to an in-person retreat – one of the few I have gone to since COVID-19. I…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhat Day is It?
What day is it? Although I sometimes find myself wondering what day of the week it is, that is…
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Award-Winning AuthorAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR INTERVIEW — FICTIOn, with Darlene L. Turner
Can you share a little about your recent book? In Yukon Wilderness Evidence,forensic botanist, Dr. Keeley Ash, is called…
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Devotions for WritersA Man with a Plan
Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my…
November 3, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Helping Hands
It has now been over a month since Hurricane Helene tore through north-central Georgia where I live. The historical…
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Writing for YAJumpstart Evocative Writing During the Holidays
Does your prose suffer from overly mechanical writing? Your story gets there, but the scenery is somewhat bland? Or…
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Book ProposalsDon’t Trust Your Spellchecker
As writers, many people choose the course of least resistance. It’s easy to leave the spelling and grammar…
October 26, 2024 -
The Picky Pen
Considering Word Choice
Previously, we talked about the need to vary sentence structure to keep your writing from sounding repetitive. In that…
October 22, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October,Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingHow to Start Writing Professionally: Essential steps for Aspiring Authors
Landing your first professional writing gig can feel like an uphill task if you’re an aspiring author. Things can…
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Kids Lit
Writing is a Group Activity!
I recently went to an in-person retreat – one of the few I have gone to since COVID-19. I…
October 9, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What’s Your Season?
Life consists of seasons, and, weather-wise, as I type this post, we are beginning my favorite season: fall. I…
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Devotions for Writers
Teaming Up with God
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)…
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Award-Winning Author
Award-Winning author Interview with Maureen Miller
Can you share a little about your recent book? Most recently, I’m honored to be part of Michelle Rayburn’s…
October 2, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
September 30, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Don’t Rush the Process
Earlier this month, my friend suffered a stroke while working. He struggled with the effects of the stroke on…
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Writing for YA
Tips for the Spotlight Shy Author: Written INterviews
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a huge fan of the spotlight. I’m completely comfortable speaking in…
September 28, 2024 -
Book Proposals
The Hardest Element to Find on Your Proposal
The most difficult element to find in your book proposal is something that is missing or not there. I…
September 26, 2024