Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
October 30, 2018-
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Copywrite/Advertising4 Books that Fueled My Copywriting Imagination
Normally, when you search for a definition, you are looking for a way to narrow a term or concept.…
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Welcomes Melody Carlson
Novelists Unwind Guest Melody Carlson has written over 200 books but is especially known these days for her Christmas…
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Blogging BasicsMake Your Blog Mighty: Attention To The Details
Do details matter? In the world of blogging, I would say, “Yes.” You labor over a beautifully crafted blog…
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Child's CraftIs the Story Middle Grade or YA?
A Quick Look at the Two Middle Grade: Age of readers: 8 to 12 or 13 Length of books:…
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Mastering Middle GradeThree Things I Wish I’d Known
Do you ever stare at one sentence until your eyes start watering? Have you had to read that one…
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Platform and BrandingNailing Your Metadata: Keywords
Last month we talked about categories. Now we’re going to dig into the other side of the metadata equation:…
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The Intentional WriterPromotion is Coming
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life it’s this—promotion always takes preparation. That truth was never more evident…
October 8, 2018 -
My Writing JourneyThanks, Tony Robbins
“Janine?” Where are you?” I don’t know why my husband asked me that. He knew where to find me–…
October 3, 2018 -
Book ProposalsThe Why Behind a Book Proposal
No, agents and editors are not sadists. We do not ask you to write an extensive book proposal to…
September 30, 2018 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Lynette Eason and Becky Wade
Romance with suspense or romance with glamour? Why pick one when you can have both? Lynette Eason I met…
September 26, 2018 -
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3 Sure Fire Ways To Find Your Audience
When I started blogging, I researched examples online. I came across a blogger who posted one paragraph a day.…
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The Picky PenEditing Like a Director
Hello! How’s your editing been going for you? I hope you’re seeing great improvement, but if you’re at a…
September 22, 2018 -
Child's Craft
Nonfiction For Kids Is Big! – Part II
Last month we looked at an overview of writing nonfiction for kids. This month we focus in on writing…
September 21, 2018 -
History in the MakingIs Writing Historical Fiction a Good Fit for You?
I enjoy digging into the past, following bunny trails of history, and learning about cultures long interred and nearly…
September 20, 2018 -
Guest PostsWriting with Family
Writing a book is a process. It began as a school assignment for my granddaughter when she was in…
September 17, 2018 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Branding Basics for Middle Grade Writers
When you think about the word “brand,” what comes to mind? A metal tool used with cattle? A particular…
September 16, 2018 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Guest Posts
Why Should I Market An Unpublished Book?
“Lisa, everyone is asking me when they can buy a copy of the book.” I looked at my friend…
September 15, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceWhy Write Articles?
When I began writing I had small children at home. I wrote in my head all day long and…
September 14, 2018 -
The Poet's PenWhat Makes A Good Poem?
All writing is about “words” but poetry uses concise words in a concise order. One word in a poem…
September 13, 2018 -
Publishing PerspectivesHow Many Pairs of Eyes Are on Your Book?
I recently finished making wording changes on a self-published book that had already been typeset and printed — or…
September 12, 2018 -
Platform and Branding
Nailing Your Metadata: Categories
What is Metadata? Metadata is the information you give to Amazon (or other distributors) that instructs them on where…
September 10, 2018 -
The Intentional Writer
Is “Write Every Day” Good Advice?
Write Every Day It’s oft-given advice for aspiring writers. If you want to become a good writer, you should…
September 8, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiFantastic Fairytales
Browse through your local bookstore and you’ll notice fairytale retellings are quite popular across multiple genres. These tales have…
September 7, 2018
