Kids Lit
Beyond Halloween, Christmas, Easter!
Flip through the 2021 calendar and remember especially happy times. Big annual events were special, but your best memories…
March 8, 2022-
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Devotions for WritersThe Holiday Backseat Driver
“At your times of rejoicing—your appointed festivals and New Moon feasts—you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt…
December 3, 2021 -
Book ProposalsThrive in the Quiet Holidays
For over nine years, I’ve been an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing, a New York publisher. The two…
November 25, 2021 -
History in the MakingThe Tale of Two Celebrations
Smell the churros? That cinnamon doughnutty aroma that draws you to the vendor’s stand? Or maybe your eyes are…
May 20, 2021 -
Book Proposals
When You Hear Little (or Nothing) from Submissions
We live in a “hurry up” culture. If someone doesn’t answer their email or text you back right away,…
November 25, 2020 -
History in the Making
A Parade of Events
Thanksgiving morning! Heroine’s day begins in the kitchen helping Mother stuff Tom Turkey. Task done, they lug the heavy…
November 20, 2020 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for December Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 31, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeThe Six Reads of Middle Grade Christmas
One of the things I love most about writing for young readers is reading books written for middle grade…
December 16, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #10 – Keep your creative juices flowing
During this busy season it can be difficult to find time for creativity. The left side of our brains…
December 5, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Use the Holidays to Beat the Catch-22 of Publishing
From my experience in publishing, editors and agents are often slow to respond to submissions. This time lag…
November 25, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingHow to Write Christmas Devotionals All Year Long
I don’t normally get into the Christmas spirit until after Thanksgiving, but as a Christian Living or Devotional author,…
September 19, 2019 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingAdd Some Holiday Sparkle to Your Copywriting
Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018 -
Child's CraftChristmas Grief
Christmas is usually crammed full of jingle bells and jolly times. But not always, and not for everyone. Just…
December 21, 2018 -
Mastering Middle Grade
The Writer’s Gift of Intention
Somewhere between Christmas pageant rehearsal, decorating the tree, shopping, and making travel preparations, a still, small voice whispers. The…
December 16, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceLast-Minute Christmas Gifts for Writers
When checking to make sure you have gifts for everyone on your list, you may find that your author…
December 14, 2018 -
Child's Craft
What IS a Christmas Story?
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Yay! It really is my favorite holiday. It’s all about gratitude, family, friends, food and for…
November 21, 2018
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