Book Proposals
Why Simultaneously Submit Your Proposal
Within the publishing world, in general, if you get a response from an editor or literary agent, it can…
January 26, 2026-
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The Picky PenHow to Punctuate Dialogue
Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, you will likely use dialogue in your work. Let’s have a little…
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Kids LitPost Launch
On September 2, 2025, my Christmas book, Just Enough Room for Christmas, was published. That means on December 26,…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeScattered “New” Thoughts
Here I sit at the dawn of the New Year (by the time you read this, the calendar will…
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Devotions for WritersKeeping the Faith
“Why should I wait for the Lord any longer?” 2 Kings 6:33 NIV I recognized the disappointment in the…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for November & December
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Motivation Mayhem
For the past few months, I have really struggled with getting motivated to write and be creative. Not only…
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Writing for YAWhen (and What) to Quit
The season for evaluating and organizing our lives and our work is upon us, but the idea of filling…
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Book Proposals
No Nos for Your Submission
When I write about book proposal creation, I’m giving insights about how to make your proposal stand out to…
December 28, 2025 -
Kids Lit
The Christmas Read-Aloud Crowd
A torrent of new books comes out each holiday season, celebrating Christmas, both religious and secular. Some, sold to…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Do You Write?
I recently attended a writers conference, and that typical question reared its head. “What do you write?” It’s a…
December 6, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Putting in the Work
This month, I had to make the difficult decision to give up on trying to recover work and files…
November 29, 2025 -
Book Proposals
Why Do Editors Take So Long with my Submission?
Many new authors wonder why it takes so long for the editor (or literary agent) to process my submission?…
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Guest Posts4 Key Tips for Crackling Dialogue in Your Fiction
No matter how compelling a narrative is, poorly written dialogue can turn away countless readers. Flat conversations are like…
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Romancing Your StoryFrom Rings to Rainstorms: Using Symbols and Motifs to Deepen Your Story
It’s a myth that symbolism and motifs are the sole property of literary writers. They are important tools in…
November 23, 2025 -
The Picky Pen
Misplaced Modifiers
As an author, you have to carefully craft sentences that grab the reader’s attention. Part of that, as I…
November 19, 2025 -
Kids Lit
Peeking over the Artist’s Shoulder
This month, I interviewed an artist friend about how his mind works! Welcome, Jack Foster. Jack and I met…
November 8, 2025 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Bouncy Writing Advice
I love quotes. You can’t beat little bits of wisdom from people in all walks of life. You can…
November 6, 2025 -
Book Proposals
Editors Do More Than Read Submissions
Editors and agents do a great deal more than read unsolicited manuscripts. As an acquisitions editor, I don’t passively…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Grieving is Part of the Process
A few weeks ago, I accidentally corrupted the external hard drive where I keep all of my writing projects…
October 29, 2025 -
Writing for YA
Guest Post by YA Author Melissa Knight: Thoughts on AI
Melissa Knight is the author of two series, and a devotional for teens. She writes contemporary novels for teens…
October 27, 2025 -
Kids Lit
Just BLOGGING Along! Happy 30 years to the BLOG!
Though not named BLOG until several years later, the practice of sharing personal writing and opinions online dates back…
October 8, 2025 -
Devotions for Writers, Uncategorized
When Darkness Closes In
Darkness encircled our back-patio meeting. The early-onset sunset brought a fall chill with it, and we snuggled deeper into…
October 3, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Power of Encouraging Words
Earlier this month, a disabled friend whom I try to mentor fell while trying to get out of his…
September 29, 2025