The Picky Pen
Use of Transition Words or Phrases
Do all of your sentences sound similar, or are you having difficulty transitioning from one scene to the next?…
August 22, 2024-
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History in the MakingBehind the Doors of the Grocery Store: The Early American Era
For writers, opportunities wait behind the doors of the grocery store! A plethora of plots. Character reveals. Centuries of…
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Building Your Creative SpaceComfort and Creativity: Making Your Writing Space Work for You
When you finally get time to write, you want to work in a space that is conducive to clear…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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Kids LitIs That True??!!
I heard comments/complaints in a writer’s group recently that “it is impossible to get your book into the library”…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHappy Days Are Here Again
A few years ago, I got to the point where I could not watch the evening news. It was…
August 6, 2024 -
Devotions for WritersThe Parable
A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path;…
August 3, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Be Disciplined
After I hit my head earlier this year, it took me a few days to get back to my…
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Uncategorized, Writing for YASetting the Stage for Historical YA
It can be tricky to grab a reader and plunge them into a different world, and even more so…
July 27, 2024 -
Book ProposalsHow to Get High Profile Endorsements
Do you know a well-known person who will agree to write an endorsement or foreword for your book? Resist…
July 25, 2024 -
Building Your Creative Space
Boosting Creativity: How Clean, fresh Air Can enhance Your Writing Space
Staying creative is essential for life as a writer. Even for those who consider themselves endlessly creative, there can…
July 18, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap FOr July Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh is the show where we talk about all…
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingThe Power of Networking: Building Meaningful Connections in the Writing Community
Writing can feel like a solitary career at times. After all, it’s just you, the keyboard, and your ideas…
July 16, 2024 -
Marketing SenseHow To Create Your Website’s Content Hub
Creating a content hub is the best way to organize your website’s content IF your topics coordinate with one…
July 12, 2024 -
Kids Lit
Summer is for Experimenting!
I have been working/pitching a series of four board books for the last few years on the seasonal changes…
July 9, 2024 -
Guest PostsUnderstanding the Shifts in Influencer Marketing: Predictions for the Future
Introduction In the process of digital transformation, influencer marketing can be seen as the navigation that points brands to…
July 7, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Keep Rolling
I love quotes, motivational thoughts, words of wisdom or whatever you like to call them. The writer in me…
July 6, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
PrePared
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks…
July 3, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
June 30, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Refreshed and Restored
As 80% of the country is suffering from extreme heatwaves, many people are looking for relief from the summer…
June 29, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Email Your Pitch Before Sending Your Proposal
Before you fire off your proposal to a literary agent or an editor, get permission to send them your…
June 28, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Audiobook Production for Indies: Interview with YA Author Rachel Kovaciny
When I heard that Rachel Kovanciny recently worked with One Audiobooks to produce her guide: Explore Charlotte Bronte’s classic…
June 27, 2024 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap For June Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
June 21, 2024 -
Building Your Creative Space
Stay Cool, Stay Creative: Setting Up Your Perfect Summer Writing Spot
Summer is just around the corner, and as the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to step away…
June 19, 2024