The Picky Pen
Editing the Scene by Tisha Martin
When I first started writing back in the dark ages, my scenes were terrible. I didn’t have anything for…
March 27, 2018-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind by Johnnie Alexander
Jane M. Tucker & Family Charm Genre: Historical Fiction The charm and fascination of her husband’s large family…
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Book ProposalsCome to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Blogging BasicsWhy Should An Author Start A Blog? by Evelyn Mann
Reasons Why Writers/Authors Don’t Start A Blog Perhaps a friend has suggested you should start a blog, and you…
March 25, 2018 -
Grammar and Grace
How Do You Write Compound Words? (Part 1)
A friend of mine edited my latest manuscript for me. She mentioned that I have a tendency toward not…
March 23, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryCrafting the Hero––Part II by Donna L.H. Smith
[bctt tweet=”Judah is going to be the man for Tovah. A romantic hero should be handsome and strong, sweet…
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Writers ChatWriting Devotionals from the Hard Parts of Scripture with Rachel Schmoyer
Writing devotionals brings unique challenges that thrill anyone who’s discovered the joy of digging deep into Scripture. On this…
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Child's CraftCrafting Characters Readers Will Love Part 1 by Jean Hall
According to Elaine Marie Alphin (Creating Characters Kids Will Love p. 2) “Kids read because a magical closeness springs…
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Talking CharacterHow Characters Evolve in a Series by Lisa E. Betz
Why do we love a good series? Because we love the characters and the kinds of situations they get…
March 20, 2018 -
Write for His GloryOnce Upon a Time
Once upon a time, God created the heavens and earth. And God saw that it was good. Then He…
March 19, 2018 -
Mastering Middle GradeThe Time is Now By Kell McKinney
I had grand aspirations for this month’s post, involving a poll, some original photography and maybe even a snappy…
March 15, 2018 -
Writers ChatTaking the Next Writing Step with Callie Daruk
Ever felt like your writing career was stuck? Writer, editor, and encourager extraordinaire Callie Daruk shares how the balance…
March 14, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceHow to Give Editors What They Want by W. Terry Whalin
When the slick full-color magazines arrive in your home, many writers would like to write for those magazines and…
March 13, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementThe Kindness of Billy Graham by Elaine Cooper
With the passing of evangelist Billy Graham this week, the man’s legacy has been much on my mind. Billy…
March 11, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book—Before it’s Contracted
Marketing isn’t exactly an author’s favorite job. After all, aren’t writers supposed to keep producing books and rely on…
March 9, 2018 -
Guest PostsUsing Ancestors’ Stories in Fiction By Ora Smith
Just how far back into your past can you reach to find new ideas for writing? Family history (genealogy)…
March 8, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Secret of Your Success by Laura L. Zimmerman
Success. For writers this word can mean different things. One author may feel success has been achieved once their…
March 8, 2018 -
Writers ChatWhen Writing and Fiction Collide with Jolina Petersheim
Jolina Petersheim attracts stories like mint draws butterflies. Enjoy this episode of Writers Chat when she shares how each…
March 7, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeI’m A-Grinnin’ by Carlton Hughes
I grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and I have always had a theory about families and entertainment…
March 7, 2018 -
Literary Women in Histor
Keen Eyes, Core Values, and Jane Austen’s Pen by Kathryn Ross
It is only a novel . . . or, in short, only some work in which the greatest powers…
March 3, 2018 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Lauren K. Denton
Welcome Lauren, can you share a little about your recent book – The Hideaway is the story of…
March 2, 2018 -
Writers ChatSerious Writer Book Club Review Time!
Join Johnnie Alexander, Melissa Stroh and the Writers Chat gang as we share favorite books that have inspired and…
March 1, 2018 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingSweet Talking Goliath – How to Write for Google, Facebook, and Amazon by Holland Webb
Global digital marketing is a $209-billion-dollar-a-year industry ruled by five titans – Google, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba, and Baidu. Any…
March 1, 2018 -
SongwritingSongwriting 101 by Matthew Hawk Eldridge
If you read my previous article, I hopefully convinced you to try songwriting. There are a few basics to…
March 1, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Knock Four Times
A good cover letter is like an intriguing door, it invites the agent or publisher into your proposal. The publisher…
February 25, 2018