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-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for March Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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ScreenwritingTell A Story
Recently, I reconnected with an old Christian writer friend on Facebook. We hadn’t seen each other in about a…
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Devotions for WritersIt’s Okay to Ask for Help!
She stopped to adjust her baby on one hip while juggling luggage with the other. Her son came up…
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Book ProposalsAuthors Who Succeed in The Book Business
Throughout my decades in publishing, I’ve written many different types of nonfiction books: biographies, how-to, diet, self-help, co-authored books,…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Grow as We Go
Earlier this month I learned an article I wrote was a finalist in the 2023 Selah writing awards contest.…
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Writing for YAInterview with Author Marie Sontag: Tips for Author Visits
For young adult authors one of the ways to connect with readers is through school visits. I asked Author…
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The Intentional WriterMy Best Tool for Describing My Characters’ Emotions
Do you struggle to find the right words to describe your characters’ emotions? I certainly do. Description and portraying…
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Award-Winning AuthorInterview With Award-Winning Author Robin Currie
Can you share a little about your recent book? How to Dress a Dinosaur is a board book published…
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Guest PostsHow to Write the Intriguing Titles for Your Articles
A headline is the title of an article or any other publication the purpose of which is to get…
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Is It Too Late?You’re Not Late
Do you hate being late? The feeling of missing out on the first of a dinner can be frustrating.…
March 18, 2023 -
Mastering Middle GradeErikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development as a Writing Tool
As an aspiring middle grade author, you’ve probably heard this before – if you want to write compelling, relevant…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for March 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 Copywriting3 Steps Freelance Writers Should Take To Protect Themselves and Their Assets
The gig economy has been steadily growing in the U.S. for the past five years. Over 73 million Americans…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiPizzanomics and the Economy of Words
In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde writes that people know the price of everything and the value…
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Kids LitThree Little Pigs by AI
Two Epic Proportion Floods are predicted in the publishing industry. Artificial Intelligence has discovered writing and illustrating. At the…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Should I Be Writing?
The other day I was driving and thinking. That can be a scary combination, but I allowed my mind…
March 6, 2023 -
Screenwriting
Where It Begins
Over Valentine’s weekend, I decided to re-watch one of my all-time favorite movies. I decided to do a commentary…
March 4, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
Lord, Revive Me
My grandfather walked away from the Lord. Once a pastor, Pappy left the ministry and held a few…
March 3, 2023 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
March 2, 2023 -
Writing for YA
How To Reclaim Writing Motivation
Slogging away for weeks, months, or years on a project can be discouraging. Writing requires self-discipline, but is that…
February 27, 2023 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Take Your Time
We’re almost 3 months into the new year, and unfortunately, a lot of people have already given up on…
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Romancing Your StoryWhat’s Your Type?
So many personality types and traits and tools to figure them out. The Enneagram Myer Briggs The OCEAN Model…
February 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Will An Editor Fix All My Mistakes?
Among writers in the publishing community, there is a false belief that my submission does not have to be…
February 25, 2023 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Quit Striving and Work by Grace
If you’re like me, you often feel overwhelmed by all the things an author should do to succeed. Social…
February 24, 2023