Book Proposals
Brainstorm An Excellent “Working” Book Title
“The publisher will never use my title.” Or “It doesn’t matter what I call my book because the…
May 26, 2023-
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The Intentional WriterWhy Do Writers Need to Know About Graphic Design?
We writers are good with words, but we may not be so good with images. For those of us…
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Romancing Your StorySame Vocabulary, Different Dictionary
I recently attended a conference where one of the speakers talked about how, because of cultural and societal shifts,…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for May Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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CareerYou Should Start a Podcast
I heard it every conference. “Build your platform!” Along with the dreaded social media, writers in sessions kept telling…
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Is It Too Late?A Love-Hate Relationship
Pssst! I have a love-hate relationship going on. Relationships can be tricky, and this one is one of my…
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Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting, UncategorizedCombating Writer’s Block By Inspiring Creativity
If you’re feeling uninspired and like nothing you write seems good anymore, you likely got a case of writer’s…
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Marketing Sense6 Benefits of Serving Your Audience In a Private Group Online or Off
This 3-part series focuses on growing your author platform in 2023, specifically, via an online community such as a…
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Kids LitAI:Part 2 In which I get a 4-star review for a book not yet written!
People seem to be taking sides on AI and feeling strongly about it. Recently we had an AI adventure…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHangin’ Tough in the Hallway
“Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway.” This phrase has become quite popular over the…
May 6, 2023 -
ScreenwritingScreenplay Format
For some reason, most writers are curious about writing screenplays. And they come to me with many questions about…
May 4, 2023 -
Devotions for WritersWhat’s in Your suitcase?
“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…
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Writers ChatWriters CHat Recap for April Part Two
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Community Matters
After a few years of procrastinating, I recently decided to start working on my author’s newsletter again. However, because…
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Writing for YAPassive NOT passive
Note from Donna Jo: The topic of critique pet peeves came up during a conversation in my weekly writing…
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Book Proposals
The Missing Author Document
Most authors are focused on writing the best possible manuscript—an important task. While your writing is important, there is…
April 26, 2023 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Hook Your Reader from Beginning to End: A Review of Wired for Story
As writers, we want to grab our reader’s attention from the very first sentence and keep them reading to…
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Mastering Middle GradeElements That Work
When it comes to writing middle grade fiction, authors might wonder what works best for this 8-12 years old…
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Blogging BasicsHow to Write Your 1st Blog Post
A welcome post is a pinned post on your blog that appears first in your entry feed. But let’s…
April 20, 2023 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat REcap for April Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
Do You Need a Strong Web Following To Get a Publishing Deal?
Making it as an author has changed dramatically in the digital age. Today, building your personal brand online is…
April 14, 2023 -
Marketing Sense
How to Serve Your Facebook Group Without Sharing Your Book’s Content
This series focuses on growing your author platform in 2023, specifically, via an online community such as a private…
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Guest PostsYou’re A Writer, But Success Requires More than Just Great Grammar
Whether you write professionally or simply want to publish your first novelette, your success depends on more than just…
April 10, 2023 -
Kids Lit
Exploding Inboxes
My e-mail is suddenly full of opportunities! Live face-to-face conferences are happening all over the country, sponsored by different…
April 8, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Gallant or Goofus Writer?
I was an early reader and gobbled up anything I could get my hands on to read, from library…
April 6, 2023