Mastering Middle Grade
Why You should Tackle Tough Topics in Middle Grade Writing
If you love middle grade novels, you’re probably familiar with some of the unique characteristics of this genre. You…
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Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
Writing in the Era of AI: Balancing Opportunity and Uncertainty
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the writing world forever. In the past year, AI has transformed from a niche…
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Marketing SenseWhat to Include in Your Home Page’s “Above the Fold” Area
Are you pleased with your website’s Home page? The way it looks, its design, and most important, its effectiveness?…
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Kids LitInside the Ten-Foot Line: Conception to Publication Part One
As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeSunnyside Up
“Walking on Sunshine” “You are my Sunshine” “Keep on the Sunny Side” Okay, which one are you singing right…
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Devotions for WritersThe Fugitive
“Nooooo,” she wailed. “It would hurt too much.” My eight-year-old granddaughter could not be convinced to soak her foot.…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July
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)Try Something New
After returning from this year’s Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writing Conference (BRMCWC), I was excited about the new writing…
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Writing for YAFive Things You Must Do To Reach Teen Readers
Sometimes it’s hard to remember all the emotions, feelings, and concerns that young teens have. Times change, attitudes change,…
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Book ProposalsThe Difference Between a Fiction or Nonfiction proposal
Possibly you are an author who writes nonfiction and fiction. Because I’ve worked in both areas of the market—fiction…
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The Intentional WriterWant The Inside Scoop on Writing Mysteries?
When I sat down to write my first mystery, I knew I needed a guide. I’d written a few…
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Mastering Middle Grade
How to Make a Cliché Work for You
In middle grade novels, do you know what gets my goat? Stories riddled with clichés. Let’s address the elephant…
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingHow eBook Authors Can Connect with & Grow Their Reader Base
The advent of eReaders and the rise of social media means that, as an eBook writer, you can reach…
July 15, 2023 -
Marketing Sense
How to Serve Multiple Audience Categories via One Email
(NOTE: This doesn’t apply to multiple audiences. They rarely have sustainable, overlapping needs.) Serving multiple audience categories via email…
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Guest Posts6 Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Fiction Writers
Writing can be a solitary journey. But what if you had a companion to guide you, to help you…
July 9, 2023 -
Kids Lit
Every Single Word
Have you met adults who somehow believe that writing a picture book is EASY because there are so FEW…
July 8, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Trust the Process?
Recently I was going through some old documents and found a piece about the writing process. It was similar…
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ScreenwritingWhite Space
Recently, I decided to enter my latest screenplay into another screenwriting competition. Before I submitted my screenplay, I decided…
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Devotions for Writers
Are You Paralyzed?
Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not…
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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June 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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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Delusions of Granduer
Last month, I attended an annual writer’s conference to further learn the craft and potentially win an award. Each…
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Writing for YA
Writing Characters Readers Connect With Part One
Have you ever gotten a rejection letter that goes something like the following? I loved your story premise, but…
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Guest Posts, Uncategorized
Dialogue Tags vs Action Beats: A Battle that Must be Won!
The art of writing continues to evolve. Today’s readership craves stories with an emotional impact and a brisk pace, even…
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Book Proposals
Begin at the Beginning
You have a burning desire to write a book. Join the crowd. You might be surprised to learn how…
June 25, 2023 -
The Intentional Writer
Can Outlining Help You Become a Better Writer?
When I began learning how to write a novel, the word outline brought to mind dreaded high school assignments.…
June 24, 2023