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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for November Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
November 30, 2023
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Of Miners and Light

Several years ago, I portrayed a coal miner in a community play, and it opened my eyes to some…
November 6, 2023
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap For October Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
October 18, 2023
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
You Saw My Book Where?

For years, I dreamed of being an author and seeing my name on a book in a real-live bookstore.…
January 6, 2023
Mastering Middle Grade
I’m an Author

My co-host Lori Scott has an exceptional series about bringing her YA novel from concept to reality, but for…
October 16, 2022
Grammar and Grace
What’s an Interjection

Last year, we explored seven of the eight parts of speech. Then I took a break to address compound…
September 18, 2018
Book Proposals
Do Agents Really Care About My Cat?

I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018
Create. Motivate. Inspire.
On Writing: 3 Antidotes to Fear

The writing life stands poised to strike fear into the most steadfast heart—launching arrows of self-doubt, rejection-terror, and insecurity.…
October 24, 2017
The Binge Writer
Writing Contests – Winning Can’t Be Duplicated

When it comes to entering writing contests, it’s important to remember that winning can’t be duplicated. Many children’s…
August 27, 2017
Heard It Through The Hartline
Choosing the Best Book Title

Recently a client and I went back and forth several times until we settled on a title for her…
July 30, 2017
5 For Writing
My 5 Rules for Writing

My favorite canine writer, Snoopy of Peanuts fame, received a boatload of rejection slips in his pursuit of a…
July 26, 2017
Specs: Speculative Fiction
Committed Writer or Dabbler?

Hey guys, I wanted to kick this whole thing off by welcoming you to the ranks. (Though I’m sure…
July 23, 2017
The Ministry of Writing
Writers Must Keep Their Foot on the Gas

So, I guess it’s ok for a writer to be a NASCAR fan—especially a Southern writer, right? I’m a…
July 10, 2017
The Binge Writer
Are you a Binge Writer?

I am a binge writer. I always have been, and I probably always will be. What is a binge writer you…
July 3, 2017
Bestsellers
Best Selling Author-Tracie Peterson

Can you share a little about your recent book – My last book is titled TREASURED GRACE and it’s…
June 1, 2017
History in the Making
Three Reasons I Cry When Reading Louisa May Alcott’s Classic Novel

by Sandra Merville Hart I was a teenager the first time I read Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. A…
April 21, 2017
Child's Craft
One Author’s Story

I frequently get asked the question of how I got published. Okay. I’ll tell. God placed the notion on…
April 20, 2017
Writing with Humor
The Difference Between Comedy and Humor

I read a statement once that stuck with me: All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy.…
February 26, 2017
History in the Making
Combatting the Noise Issue

By Sandra Merville Hart A few family members came over to watch a movie this weekend. The dramatic…
February 24, 2017
History in the Making
Research’s Unexpected Benefit

By Sandra Merville Hart It happened again. Somewhere in the middle of writing the novel, the story got stuck…
January 21, 2017
Grammar and Grace
Presents for the Writer

For this post, I’m suggesting some books that you may want on your bookshelves or your may want to…
January 17, 2017
The Ministry of Writing
Know Your Manual — Seminary in 5: Old Testament Survey

Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
January 10, 2017
History in the Making
Create Timeline of Novel’s Events

By Sandra Merville Hart Somewhere in the midst of writing my second novel my story started to get…
December 21, 2016
The Ministry of Writing
You are a Bible Interpreter — Seminary in 5: Interpretation of the Bible

Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
December 10, 2016
The Ministry of Writing
What do you believe about the Bible? — Seminary in 5: Bibliology

Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
October 10, 2016