Mastering Middle Grade
Are you Writing a Middle Grade or Chapter Book?
Sometimes when I tell people I write middle grade, they nod knowingly and say “Cool. Like a chapter book,…
August 16, 2021-
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseThe Mystery of Describing These Genres
Ever heard someone say, “I love a good mystery!” That’s more likely than hearing“I love a good suspense story.”…
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Writing for YAWriting a First Novel: Choosing A Genre
Want to write a novel, but aren’t sure what genre to pick? Write What You Love That’s a good…
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Guest PostsWriting to Market
We think of writing a book as an act of creative inspiration. The muse strikes and we strive to…
July 18, 2020 -
Mastering Middle Grade
CHECKING in with YOU
This blog has been such fun. I’ve truly enjoyed writing it, reading what others on A3 wrote, and occasionally…
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Romancing Your StoryWhen Romance Writers Read and Create
In my opinion, anyone who says they don’t have time to read might as well say they don’t have…
February 28, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Interview with Author Judy Christie: Writing Across Genres
Sometimes writers have a hard time sticking to one genre. I’d thought I see what Judy Christie had to…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiGenre Mashing Or Genre Reinvention?
In the last few years, there have been lots of Science Fiction and Fantasy publications that also fit into…
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ScreenwritingLife Is an Adventure
After several attempts, my best friend and I finally managed to meet up for our guy’s night out and…
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Writing for YA
What Is YA and Who Reads It?
At a recent writers’ group meeting, a member asked, “What, exactly, is young adult?” I gave the short answer:…
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Romancing Your Story
A Romance by Any Other Name
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet ……
February 23, 2019 -
Screenwriting
Genre
When I first started pursuing a career as a writer of the screenplays and began learning the craft, I…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhat’s an Extrovert to Do?
I just returned from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and there was much talk about how most writers…
June 6, 2018 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller Subgenres—What’s the Difference?
Are you writing a mystery or a thriller? Do you know how to tell the difference between suspense, thriller…
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Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Breaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction
Which world, or sub-genre, does your novel belong to? Bookstores have general genre sections in which to categorize their…
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Child's CraftChanging your Course
Back in my carpool driving days, I discovered that if I arrived early for afternoon pickup, I’d get a…
February 22, 2017 -
Craft, Developing Your Writer's VoiceWriter’s Voice Questions Answered for 2016
I’ve received several questions concerning how one recognizes their writer’s voice. For those of you who discovered your voice…
January 4, 2016
