Mastering Middle Grade
Now What?
Last month I shared three things I’ve learned on my way to becoming a soon-to-be-published middle grade author. I…
October 16, 2021-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for October 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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Building Your Creative SpaceHow a Novel Came to Be, Part Two
Read the first half of the story here to learn how hopes were raised and then dashed. In the…
October 14, 2021 -
Building Your Creative Space
How a Novel Came to Be, Part One
Four and a half years ago, I was approached by the Director of Development for Gil Netter, who won…
October 13, 2021 -
Marketing SenseCreate a Lead Magnet for Your Upcoming Interview
Will you be the guest on an upcoming podcast, TV, or radio program? You’ll have access to that person’s…
October 12, 2021 -
Proofed and PolishedSentence Fragments Missing Something.
What does the title of this article say? Reread it. Did your brain fill in the missing word automatically…
October 10, 2021 -
Guest Posts7 Great Reasons To Specialize in a Writing Product, Not a Niche
Freelance writing isn’t always the easiest way to make a living. Moving from project to project demands concentration, adaptability,…
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Fantasy-Sci-Fistructure your novel with harmon’s story circle
In the early 2000s, Blake Snyder released Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need. This…
October 7, 2021 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeYou Never Know
I love writing conferences. If you have been reading this blog for very long, you already know that, because…
October 6, 2021 -
ScreenwritingFilmmaking: The Production Phase
When the pandemic hit, Hollywood went through a tough time since movie productions had to be shut down to…
October 4, 2021 -
Devotions for WritersThe Gift
Writing is a gift given by God to us, but it is also a present we offer back to…
October 3, 2021 -
Guest Posts
Why You Should Try Email Marketing
Email marketing is a tried and true practice in the marketing space and has been for a long time.…
October 2, 2021 -
BestsellersInterview with Bestseling author Darlene Turner
Can you share a little about your recent book? Lethal Cover-Up is a story about sisters and what happens…
October 1, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
September 30, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Do You Know Your Circles?
Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…
September 29, 2021 -
Guest Posts
5 Effective Ways To Promote Your Book on Social Media
Ever since the lockdown of 2020, there has been a flux of self-published authors all over social media promoting…
September 28, 2021 -
Writing for YAUsing Kindle Vella: Interview with Historical YA Author Stephanie Daniels
Amazon launched Vella this past month! Kindle Vella story episodes can be read in the Kindle for iOS app…
September 27, 2021 -
Marketing InterviewsInterview with C.A.N. Crown Award Winner Carla Hoch
The Christian Authors Network’s innovative Crown Awards celebrate excellence in Christian Media and Marketing. Purpose: To recognize, educate, and…
September 26, 2021 -
Book ProposalsEvery Book Proposal Needs A Target Audience
For decades, I’ve been an editor meeting with authors and reading their book submissions. Many of these submissions are…
September 25, 2021 -
Romancing Your StoryDeveloping the Leading Man and his Lady
The man and woman who will fall in love in your romance story are your most important characters. Therefore,…
September 23, 2021 -
Craft EssentialsDo You Want to Write? Or Do You Want to Publish?
“The writer, his eye on the finish line, never gave enough thought to how to run the race.” William…
September 21, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
September 20, 2021 -
Writing MentorsAn interview with writing mentor Janet McHenry
Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? I write to teach…
September 19, 2021 -
Platform and BrandingHow to Create Branding That Lasts
Creating a brand that lasts can be a bit of an intimidating process. As a writer/author, you want to…
September 18, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseHow to Use REal Life to Make Suspense Come Alive
There’s nothing more disappointing than picking up a novel described as mystery, suspense, or thriller, fully expecting a hair-raising…
September 17, 2021