Marketing Sense
6 Benefits of Serving Your Audience In a Private Group Online or Off
This 3-part series focuses on growing your author platform in 2024, specifically, via an online community such as a…
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Guest PostsBook signing 101
The release date of my first book was etched in my mind. I eagerly shared the news, and excitement…
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Kids LitWind Up and. . .Pitch!
“So, tell me about your book.” What a great invitation – whether it is from family or friends or…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeFlow or Struggle?
Imagine with me for a moment: it’s a Monday night, the last night before your Almost An Author deadline…
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Devotions for WritersThe Journey of a Writer
Wrapping up our Zoom call, my friend and I double checked our lists. The last hour and a half-included…
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Award-Winning AuthorAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Interview 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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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Stay in the FIght
Like most people, I was saddened to hear the news about the passing of Christian recording artist Mandisa. She…
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Writing for YAInterview with Contemporary YA Author Michelle Dykman
Young adult author Michelle Dykman isn’t afraid to tackle tough subject in her young adult novels. Her three book…
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Book ProposalsCreate a Compelling Title
One of the biggest errors I see with book proposals is the author has put little or no effort…
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingThe Craft of Realism: Writing Authentic Medical Emergency Scenes in Fiction
Medical scenes can be a great way to explore the natural drama of life. These types of events frequently…
April 14, 2024 -
Marketing Sense
Use Free Events to Grow Your Audience
Your book is launching in 6 months. Reviewing your email list, you see 37 active subscribers (people who currently…
April 12, 2024 -
Kids Lit
Advice for Just Starting Out
Has this happened to you? You are introduced to someone new as a children’s author. Response: “I have an…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Pop go the Pop References!
I teach Public Speaking to college and high school students, and one thing we talk about is “Shared Meaning.”…
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Devotions for Writers
The Launch
My time has not yet come. Jesus [John 2:4 9 (NIV)] A wedding launched Jesus’ ministry. His mom was…
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Award-Winning Author
Award-Winning Author Interview with Theresa Parker Pierce
Can you share a little about your recent books? I had the privilege of being part of two anthologies.…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for March 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)
Overwhelmed or Overcomer
Recently, I was screened to take part in a brain injury survivor case study. During the brief interview, the…
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Writing for YA
Planning a Novel Series: Interview with YA Fantasy Author V. Romas Burton
V. Romas Burton is the author of two fantasy series, Heartmaker and The Legacy Chapters. Her latest release, Justified,…
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Book Proposals
Write a Spellbinding Sample Chapter
One of the most important parts of every book proposal is the sample chapter. The sample of your writing…
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Building Your Creative SpaceFinding Inspiration in New Horizons: Moving to Create Your Ideal Writer Space
It’s possible to write anywhere. Famous written works were written in a range of locations — from New York…
March 20, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for March 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 Copywriting
From Consumption to Contribution: Libraries as Centers of the Circular Economy
There’s little doubt that excessive consumption is harming communities and the environment. For one, the manufacturing processes produce vast…
March 14, 2024 -
Marketing Sense
Write Blog Posts Readers Read
The most engaging blog posts have five elements: content, a title, subheads, images, and white space. If you haven’t…
March 12, 2024 -
Kids Lit
Even A Chewable Board book Must Be Accurate
Research for 181 words? Research and back matter have never been more important. Reviewers and consumers have access to…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Taming the Inner Copyeditor
“Your the best!” “Let’s go over their.” “The Smith’s” Are you cringing? I am. Welcome to my world. Am…
March 6, 2024