A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Capturing That Little Idea
The turkey is gone and here come the reindeer. December is a busy month and not even writers are…
December 9, 2022-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Day is It?
What day is it? Although I sometimes find myself wondering what day of the week it is, that is…
November 6, 2024 -
Award-Winning AuthorAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR INTERVIEW — FICTIOn, with Darlene L. Turner
Can you share a little about your recent book? In Yukon Wilderness Evidence,forensic botanist, Dr. Keeley Ash, is called…
November 5, 2024 -
Devotions for WritersA Man with a Plan
Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my…
November 3, 2024 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for October Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
October 31, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Helping Hands
It has now been over a month since Hurricane Helene tore through north-central Georgia where I live. The historical…
October 29, 2024 -
Writing for YAJumpstart Evocative Writing During the Holidays
Does your prose suffer from overly mechanical writing? Your story gets there, but the scenery is somewhat bland? Or…
October 27, 2024 -
Book ProposalsDon’t Trust Your Spellchecker
As writers, many people choose the course of least resistance. It’s easy to leave the spelling and grammar…
October 26, 2024 -
The Picky PenConsidering Word Choice
Previously, we talked about the need to vary sentence structure to keep your writing from sounding repetitive. In that…
October 22, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October,Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
October 17, 2024 -
Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingHow to Start Writing Professionally: Essential steps for Aspiring Authors
Landing your first professional writing gig can feel like an uphill task if you’re an aspiring author. Things can…
October 15, 2024 -
Kids LitWriting is a Group Activity!
I recently went to an in-person retreat – one of the few I have gone to since COVID-19. I…
October 9, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What’s Your Season?
Life consists of seasons, and, weather-wise, as I type this post, we are beginning my favorite season: fall. I…
October 6, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
Teaming Up with God
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)…
October 3, 2024 -
Award-Winning Author
Award-Winning author Interview with Maureen Miller
Can you share a little about your recent book? Most recently, I’m honored to be part of Michelle Rayburn’s…
October 2, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
September 30, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Don’t Rush the Process
Earlier this month, my friend suffered a stroke while working. He struggled with the effects of the stroke on…
September 29, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Tips for the Spotlight Shy Author: Written INterviews
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a huge fan of the spotlight. I’m completely comfortable speaking in…
September 28, 2024 -
Book Proposals
The Hardest Element to Find on Your Proposal
The most difficult element to find in your book proposal is something that is missing or not there. I…
September 26, 2024 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA3 Author Book Release: The Key Collector’s Promise: A 1980s Suspense with Romance at Our House on Sycamore Street
From the Publisher When young real estate agent Sandra Lejeune receives an anonymous letter threatening her family, she leaves…
September 21, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
September 20, 2024 -
Building Your Creative SpaceCreating a Productive Writing Environment: Tips for Setting Up a Distraction-Free Zome
Keeping some measure of focus is so important as a writer that you should even try to avoid distractions…
September 14, 2024 -
Marketing SenseSell a Paid Program Using a Free 21-Day Challenge
Serving Your Audience for Free Always Opens the Door to Opportunity You’ve created a paid program. “Now all you…
September 13, 2024 -
Kids Lit
Our Most Important Sentence
Once the dream book is finally contracted, the most important writing starts. Essentially what we write in preparation for…
September 8, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
An Expiration Date . . . For Writing?
Do you pay attention to expiration dates? They seem to be on everything these days, from perishable foods to…
September 6, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
Dishes and Despair
Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corthians 10:31 (NIV) What do dishes and…
September 4, 2024
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