Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
January 31, 2025-
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Mastering Middle GradeTen Ways to Be a Great Critique Partner
It cannot be overstated: Critique groups are vital for writers. The critique group is to a writer what coaches…
October 16, 2020 -
Book ProposalsDiscover the Power of Asking
Writing is a solitary profession and the majority of writers are introverts. Book proposals are a powerful business tool…
September 25, 2020 -
Mastering Middle Grade
My Fifth Anniversary
As an adult, writing has been a mainstay of my professional career. I majored in journalism, interned at newspapers,…
February 16, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterHow to be a Helpful Critique Partner
Last month I talked about how useful critiques are for writers, because they provide important feedback that helps us…
February 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Face A Critique
Does the word critique fill you with dread? It shouldn’t. I have learned most of what I know about…
January 8, 2020 -
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 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Value of a Good Critique
Every writer can use a solid critique of their work, especially when they are preparing their work for professional…
July 7, 2018 -
Platform and Branding3 Can’t-Miss Tips For Steady Platform Growth
Smart writers invest in workshops, courses, and conferences. Smart and savvy writers will also invest time in building their…
May 16, 2016 -
Talking CharacterWriting Characters of the Opposite Gender
I am not a horse person. I freely admit almost complete ignorance in regard to horses and horse-related things.…
January 17, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementFixing the “Flat Tires” In Our Writing
There it was—the flat tire we dreaded finding. After discovering it flat twice that week, the expected deflation was…
November 1, 2015 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support, Writer Encouragement3 Reasons to Learn How to Share (Your Writing)
I slogged through composing an article, retyping the same sentence six or seven times. The sentence was too short,…
July 21, 2015
