Kids Lit
Advice for Just Starting Out
Has this happened to you? You are introduced to someone new as a children’s author. Response: “I have an…
April 8, 2024-
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The Intentional WriterCan 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.…
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The Intentional Writer
My Author Platform Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
You hear it at every writers’ conference—Platform Is Important! Long before you have a book published, you need to…
August 24, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Need Inspiration? Try these Writing Mantras
So many things can hinder our writing. Our lives are filled with distractions and competing commitments, while our inner…
April 24, 2022 -
A3 Contributor Book Release, The Intentional Writer
Three Lessons from Writing My Second Novel
I’m excited to share my new release, Fountains and Secrets, with my Almost an Author family, along with a…
January 24, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Are 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 -
Kids Lit
Have 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 -
The Intentional Writer
Looking at Target Audience from the Standpoint of Ministry
Writers are frequently encouraged to identify their target audience. However, we don’t always look at a target audience through…
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UncategorizedClarity is the Key to Great Writing
“You can solve most of your writing problems if you stop after every sentence and ask: what does the…
October 21, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseA Few Good (Plot) Twists
Good plot twists can make or break our story. While twists are important to all fiction writing, they are…
October 17, 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,…
October 9, 2021 -
Kids Lit
How I Spent the Mesozoic Era
Does it seem to take FOREVER to get a brilliant (they all are!) book published for kids? Even as…
September 8, 2021 -
Mastering Middle GradeAre you Writing a Middle Grade or Chapter Book?
Sometimes when I tell people I write middle grade, they nod knowingly and say “Cool. Like a chapter book,…
August 16, 2021 -
A3 Contributor Book Release, Guest Posts
Embarking on a Fool’s Errand?
We’re all familiar with phrases that warn us of danger lurking ahead. Look before you leap. You can’t be…
August 10, 2021 -
Guest Posts
Ways to Create Emotionally Intelligent Characters
As much fun building characters in a fiction story is, the process is equally challenging. Trying to create memorable…
July 26, 2021 -
The Intentional Writer
A simple Tool to Keep Track of Off-Screen Characters
As I was editing my latest WIP, I ran across several instances where my plot followed one character on…
July 23, 2021 -
Craft Essentials
The Life-Changing Message of William Zinsser
“Don’t say you were a bit confused and sort of tired and a little depressed and somewhat annoyed. Be…
July 21, 2021 -
Marketing SenseWhy Your Podcast Pitch Isn’t Working and What to Do Instead
No matter how dignified we are, holding our just-published book in our hands for the first time makes us…
July 12, 2021 -
BestsellersInterview with Award-Winning Children’s Author Melissa Henderson
Can you share a little about your recent book? My most recent book for children is Grumpy the Gator.…
July 1, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Choose Wisely
After my accident, I was in a hurry to get back to my life. I didn’t care about what…
May 29, 2021 -
Romancing Your StoryWalk on By: Secondary Characters
Secondary characters are the seasoning in your story soup. Who can be secondary characters, or sidekicks? Often, they’re the…
May 23, 2021 -
Writing MentorsInterview with Writing Mentor Zoe M. MCCarthy
Why do you write? I was pegged an expressive analytic in a personality test I took through my company.…
May 22, 2021 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for May, PArt 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
May 15, 2021 -
Writing for YAWriting a First Novel: Creating Characters
In past blog posts, I’ve written about choosing a genre, story premise, and GMC. A key element of any…
April 27, 2021 -
Guest Posts
5 Tips For Better Guest Post Writing
Guest post writing is one of the best tools you can use to create a good reputation and help…
April 26, 2021
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