writers chat recap for January part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

2022 Writing Goals

In this Writers Chat open mic, co-hosts, Brandy Brow, Jean Wise, and Norma Poore share about the struggle of setting goals and flexible ways to start goals for 2022. Our community discusses SMART goals and actionable and manageable steps to reach short-term goals in order to achieve your primary aspiration as a writer.

Watch the January 4^th replay,

The Expression of Hope in Speculative Fiction

Speculative fiction author M. B. “Britt” Mooney talks about the power of story, not only in spec fiction but in other genres, too, in this inspiring episode. Britt says that “stories uniquely express the eternal because they have depth” and that stories and creativity give hope. Miracles teach us that there is an Option C in life and God speaks through our imagination. Britt shares a Steven King anecdote about how he, as a horror writer, and western novelist Louis L’Amour will see the same lake near a small town and envision completely different stories.

Watch the January 11^th replay,

Britt (MB) Mooney—In the 2nd grade, a young and mischievous MB Mooney got in trouble since he was finished with his test while the other students continued to work. His superhero teacher Mrs. Green said to him, “Why don’t you write me a story?” He thought it was the best idea he ever heard, and he’s been writing stories ever since. A former missionary to Korea and public school teacher, MB Mooney markets for a missional coffee company, serves as a church planter, and is a published author of fiction and non-fiction. He and his amazing wife Becca live in Suwanee, GA with their three kids and a silly dog. In everything, he believes great stories change the world. 

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