Platform and Branding
Nailing Your Metadata: Categories
What is Metadata? Metadata is the information you give to Amazon (or other distributors) that instructs them on where…
September 10, 2018-
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The Intentional WriterIs “Write Every Day” Good Advice?
Write Every Day It’s oft-given advice for aspiring writers. If you want to become a good writer, you should…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiFantastic Fairytales
Browse through your local bookstore and you’ll notice fairytale retellings are quite popular across multiple genres. These tales have…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeJust Another Post
Clutter: (verb) to crowd something untidily. I have a confession to make: I am a clutter person. I once read an…
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Time ManagementTackling Time Management
When I was first asked to be a contributing writer to a new column on time management, at first…
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ScreenwritingFriction
Every writer has a desire to learn the craft, screenwriters more so. However, their journey is complicated by the…
September 4, 2018 -
My Writing JourneyThe Wavering Writer
Doubts assailed me as I stood on the mountain anticipating my first Christian writers conference. Fear tainted my excitement,…
September 3, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorLaura Ingalls Wilder: Wisdom for Today by Kathryn Ross
In last month’s post, I shared about the disturbing trend of imposing modern standards to classic works of literature…
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BestsellersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW — with DeAnna Dodson
Can you share a little about your recent book? The one I’m working on right now is called Flotsam…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseElements of Suspense: The Cliffhanger
Once upon a time writers actually left their characters hanging from cliffs. In the early days of movies, when…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August 14, 21 & 28
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Proofreading?
Often, what we intend to say never comes through in what we write. Sometimes our enthusiasm inhibits the thoughts…
August 29, 2018 -
SongwritingSongwriting: Learning by Listening to The Masters
If you take a songwriting class, the first thing you will learn is to read the top 40 charts…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingWhat Aretha Franklin Taught Me about Copywriting
When I heard that Aretha Franklin had passed away, I felt the urge to listen to her hits. After…
August 27, 2018 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Heidi Chiavaroli and Bethany Turner
I’m excited to share two debut author interviews with you. Heidi Chiavaroli and I chatted a few months ago…
August 26, 2018 -
Book ProposalsYour Overview Must Grab Attention
Editors are searching for good writing and submissions. How do they find it? Several years ago I asked another…
August 25, 2018 -
Blogging Basics24 Facebook Groups For Bloggers
As a blogger, you want to share your creative content and continue to learn and grow. One way to…
August 24, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryGetting Inside the Hero’s Head––Part I
Contrary to popular belief, the male is the key to any romance. The female is usually the “lead” character.…
August 23, 2018 -
The Picky PenHow to Think Like an Editor Part 2
Writing is a funny art because agents and editors (freelance and publishing house) tell us to write, write, write…
August 22, 2018 -
Child's CraftNonfiction for Kids Is BIG!
In the publishing world nonfiction is a hot item at this time. For both children’s magazines and books (especially…
August 21, 2018 -
History in the MakingElectrifying Fiction
The dark house looked lonely and foreboding as Ellen pulled the key from her reticule and fumbled with the…
August 20, 2018 -
Write for His GloryMagnets or Vacuum Cleaners?
One morning I asked the Lord for a verse reference. Exodus 20:15 – Thou shalt not steal (KJV). Really?…
August 19, 2018 -
Grammar and GraceIt’s or Its?
Almost three years ago, I wrote a post about using apostrophes. If you want to read it, go here. The…
August 18, 2018 -
My Writing Journey
Writing Like a “Tommy”
My writer’s journey began at age eight when I felt compelled to write a story about a turtle. For…
August 17, 2018 -
The Poet's PenNumbered Poems
This month I thought we might do something different and fun. I want you to write an 81 word…
August 16, 2018