Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February, Part 1
“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it!” Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander,…
February 15, 2019-
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Magazine and FreelanceAre You a Titan?
There is a television show this season called Titans. It is one of those shows that challenges the strength…
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The Poet's PenPoetry, Poetry Everywhere – Poetry Topics
Sometimes poets are asked, “Where do you find things to write about?” Everything is a possible subject, although there…
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Becoming an AuthorAchieving the “It Factor” in Publishing
You may have heard the term “it factor” used to describe people in industries such as sports or…
February 12, 2019 -
Platform and BrandingAmazon Advertisements: Essential
We all know how important Amazon when it comes to selling our books. Perhaps we don’t know just how…
February 10, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterThe Benefits of a Writing Ritual
Writing rituals are something I come across whenever I look into advice for how to be a productive and…
February 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiWhy Your Villain Demands Empathy
Hitler didn’t wake up one day and decide to become one of the most infamous murderers in history. He…
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Embrace the WaitLearning to Embrace the Wait
You wrote your heart out. Wait. No. Not poignant enough. Let’s try this: from the depths of your soul,…
February 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingWhat Matters Most
If you’ve been reading my column for any amount of time, you know it’s no secret that I am…
February 4, 2019 -
My Writing JourneyGod Said, “Write”
It is so very clever how God moves in us to get our attention to do something He wants…
February 3, 2019 -
Kids LitWrite Like a Dinosaur to Succeed in Children’s Publishing
Write Like a Dinosaur While doing research for my latest children’s devotional book, “Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible…
February 2, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)The Right Stuff
Recently, I went to my local gym for a run. After I finished, a friend and another member approached…
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SongwritingThe Business Side of Songwriting: Protecting Your Work
From prosody to melodic prose, I have shared a lot about the craft of songwriting over the year. Today…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingThe End
The end — the two magical words every struggling reader wants to find and every author wants to write.…
January 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Mary Connealy and Lisa Harris
Novelists Unwind Guests Mary Connealy wrote twenty books in ten years–before a single one was published. But her tenacity…
January 26, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsHow To Polish Your Blog With A Little Help
When meeting first time bloggers, I am often asked about hosting, web pages, and behind the scenes technical issues.…
January 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryConflict in Romance
Someone told me once there wasn’t conflict in romance novels. Boy meets girl. Boy gets girl. End of story.…
January 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: Four Ways to Edit Commas
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
January 22, 2019 -
Child's CraftYour Fifteen Minutes
Whether you write for children or adults, or both, meeting with industry professionals at writers’ conferences is essential. But…
January 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingThree Surprises I’ve Discovered in Researching My Historical Novels
My fifth historical romance releases next summer. I’ve written nine others that are “pre-published,” most requiring months of research.…
January 20, 2019 -
Guest post archiveEditing Tip: Have Your Computer Read Your Work Aloud
Published authors are often asked what their number one piece of writing advice is. Well, I’m not published yet,…
January 19, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSuspense and the Emotional Element
Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January, Part One
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
January 15, 2019 -
Magazine and Freelance
Looking for Article Opportunities
Writers just beginning to write articles look around them and the big question becomes, “I know some of the…
January 14, 2019
