Writers Chat

Writers Chat Recap for July, Part 1

July 21, 2025
Writers Chat Recap

Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore.

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Our Literary Founders

The Writers Chat Team is getting a jumpstart on next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by sharing the literary legacy of three Founding Fathers–Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin–plus one Founding Father’s wife, Abigail Adams. Join co-hosts Melissa Stroh, Johnnie Alexander, Norma Poore, and Brandy Brow as they share brief historical bios and literary samples from these four brilliant and creative individuals.

Watch the July 1st replay.

A Kaleidoscope of Nonfiction Opportunities with Tracy Crump

In this episode of Writers Chat, author, Tracy Crump, shares a wealth of information from formatting to submissions in each of these areas. Short pieces often reach more people than books do. You can spotlight your passion and maximize your impact on readers by publishing articles, devotions, short stories, and even newspaper columns in a variety of publications

Watch the July 8th replay.

Tracy Crump dispenses hope in her award-winning book, Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness. She has contributed 26 stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul, and her writing has appeared in diverse publications, including Woman’s World, Focus on the Family, Ideals, Upper Room, and Guideposts books.


Ghostwriting Made Easy, with Larry J. Leech II

Everyone has a story to tell. But not everyone has the discipline or time to write theirs. Ghostwriters produce many of today’s nonfiction books, articles, and blogs. If you have a heart to help others take their message to the world, ghostwriting is for you. Learn some of the necessary tools and traits from prominent ghostwriter, Larry J. Leech II, while he shares his experience of interviewing, organizing the material, and writing for others.

Watch the July 15th replay.

Usually with a hot beverage nearby, Larry J. Leech II, a veteran of 40+ years in publishing, spends his days working with words—as a writing coach of award-winning authors and freelance editor, as well as Acquisitions Editor and Master Book Coach at Illumify Media. https://larryleech.com/.

Disclaimer: The opinions and viewpoints presented by the cohosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Writers Chat or Serious Writer, Inc.

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
on Zoom. The permanent Zoom room link is: http://zoom.us/j/4074198133

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