Writing for YA
How to Defeat Dream Killers
We know them. Naysayers. Those who never have a word of encouragement. But who are they? Before we can…
July 27, 2019-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Welcomes Susie Finkbeiner and Beth White
History, snooping, and Jello salad. Susie Finkbeiner admits to snooping in her parents’ things as a child. And what…
July 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsA Simple Proposal Formula
I wrote about fifty books with traditional publishers, including two proposals that got six figure advances—before I began working…
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Blogging BasicsMid-Year Roundup of Blogging Advice
Welcome to the Mid-Year Roundup of 2019. Here you will find popular topics from The Blogger’s Guide to include…
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Romancing Your StoryFirst, They Meet
The fact that you are writing a romance it’s a given that your hero and heroine have to meet…
July 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit the Em Dash
In the world of grammar and punctuation, there are three types of dash (hyphen, en dash, and em dash).…
July 22, 2019 -
Kids LitWhile You Wait…
We’ve all said it before. You know, the old, “I’m just waiting on God to make this publishing thing…
July 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingHow Much Research is Required in Historical Fiction?
As an historical romance author, I love history. I love learning about different historical time periods and the events…
July 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingWriting Wisdom from Christian Living and Devotional Author Sarah Geringer
I recently interviewed Christian Living and devotional author Sarah Geringer. I hope you gain as much writing wisdom from…
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Guest PostsResearch Tips for your Historical Fiction Novel— From a History PhD
You don’t need a PhD in history to write historical fiction. Grad school, after all, trains students to ask…
July 18, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseClues and Secrets
Was it Miss Scarlet in the Ballroom with a candlestick or Colonel Mustard in the Billiard Room with a…
July 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeIn Which We Use Memes to Represent the Writing Process
We all know what a distraction the internet can be for a writer. In the space of a split-second,…
July 16, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 15, 2019 -
Magazine and Freelance5 Tips for a Successful Interview
When I interviewed Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages and a bazillion other books, I prayed…
July 14, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementWork While Waiting
The waiting game for writers can seem endless. You edit then edit some more, then recheck submission requirements. You…
July 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordPerspectives and Propaganda
Fake news, yellow journalism, and urban legends are catching even careful readers and researchers with false stories. Trolls have…
July 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorHow to Prepare for Submission
Editors and agents receive multiple submissions per week. If a writer fails to adhere to specific guidelines, then that…
July 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterHow to Host a DIY Writers’ Retreat
What writer doesn’t dream of attending a writers’ retreat in some charming or exotic location? Retreats can be wonderful…
July 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe One Story That Always Keeps Readers Turning Pages
It’s not every author that has a movie made in their honor. But when the author makes global impact,…
July 7, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #5 – Develop Your Brand
In my younger homemaking days I cooked almost every night. One of my favorite meals to prepare was roast,…
July 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingAction Through Dialogue
Earlier this year I decided to do another rewrite of a screenplay I had written years ago, but in…
July 4, 2019 -
Guest Posts
The Inspiration Behind the Idea
It can happen in an instant! That swell of energy that has your brain cells sparking like loose cable…
July 2, 2019 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Interview with J’Nell Ciesielski
Can you share a little about your recent book? The idea for The Songbird and the Spy came to…
July 1, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June, Part Two
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
June 30, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)The Writing Community
March of every year is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s a time when brain injury survivors, caregivers, and medical…
June 29, 2019
