A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Several years ago, I noticed the trend of people having a “word for the year.” Especially in Christian writing…
January 6, 2022-
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Screenwritingidea box
Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, many of us will have a hard…
January 4, 2022 -
Devotions for WritersWill This Be The Year?
A young girl cradled her doll—scraps of cloth stitched together by her mother. She followed her mommy throughout the…
January 3, 2022 -
Bestsellersinterview with bestselling author Kathleen Shoop
Can you share a little about your recent book? The most recent books I’ve written are holiday books, but…
January 1, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Getting Started
As the year comes to an end, we are all eager for a new year and a new start.…
December 29, 2021 -
Writing for YATips for a Successful Zoom Experience
I have a love/hate relationship with Zoom. I love the convenience, and interacting with writers from around the globe…
December 27, 2021 -
Book ProposalsWhat To Do With Contradicting Publishing Advice
The world of publishing is always changing. Editors change houses. Publishers change what they publish and much more. These…
December 26, 2021 -
The Intentional WriterAre You Clear on What You’re Trying to Accomplish?
I’ve been blogging for over seven years and in that time I’ve learned a lot about how to be…
December 24, 2021 -
Writing Romance 101conflicting your romance
If your planning your first romance novel, you’re probably thinking about all the great romantic scenes you can write…
December 23, 2021 -
Craft EssentialsAre You Talking to Me?
“Don’t try to visualize the great mass audience. There is no such audience – every reader is a different…
December 22, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseCovid – Changes for Mystery Writers
How many times have you read a book or watched a movie and thought to yourself: that could never…
December 20, 2021 -
History in the MakingFIGGY PUDDING IN THE MAKING
If there’s Figgy pudding, it must be Christmas! Just ask Tiny Tim, the endearing child in Charles Dickens’ 1843…
December 20, 2021 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for December
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
December 19, 2021 -
Guest PostsHow to Financially Stay Afloat Between Writing Projects
Surviving a writing slump can be challenging. Getting paid by the word or the project hardly equates to a…
December 17, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiTechnology and Magic in your Science-fiction and Fantasy novels
An important part of what makes your story fit into the Science Fiction and/or Fantasy genres is an element…
December 15, 2021 -
Building Your Creative SpaceConcept 8: You Never can tell
“I’ve been able to work for so long because I think next time, I’ll finally make something good.” Alira…
December 13, 2021 -
Marketing Senseif you only have one marketing goal in 2022, make this one
If you’re already deeply connected to your audience…if serving them up close and personal is already your priority…and if…
December 12, 2021 -
Guest Posts
6 Broad Character types to include in your fiction draft
It’s no secret that a captivating assortment of character types is at the heart of any story ever written…
December 9, 2021 -
Kids LitHave You Considered Writing Board Books
Board books have extra thick coated pages that small hands can turn and chewing babies can sink their teeth…
December 8, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Callings
“Why me, Lord?” This question was something I often asked when I first felt called to write, and I…
December 6, 2021 -
Screenwriting
distribution Process
Recently, like many other Marvel comic fans, I sat on the edge of my seat awaiting the new trailer…
December 4, 2021 -
Devotions for WritersThe Holiday Backseat Driver
“At your times of rejoicing—your appointed festivals and New Moon feasts—you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt…
December 3, 2021 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Interview with Lori Altebaumer
Can you share a little about your recent book? Maribel Montgomery may be a lifelong Texan, but growing up…
December 1, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for November part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
November 30, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
cheerleaders
As I began working on this post, I woke up one morning depressed. I couldn’t motivate myself to focus…
November 29, 2021