Julie Lavender – Almost An Author

Writers Chat Recap for April, Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Come Write with Us

When it comes to writing projects, getting started sometimes can be the hardest part. In this open mic episode of Writers Chat, Brandy Brow, one of our weekly cohosts, leads us on a free writing trip. She shares the different types of writing prompts people use to bring twists and turns to their stories. Then she leads us on a five minute free way of writing. After this, we journey through another prompt of writing to music. If you’re stuck, or simply want to know some different ways to get ideas, this episode is for you.

Watch the April 20^th replay.

Diving into Devotions with Julie Lavender

Whether you write devotions or are curious about them, this episode is a wonderful how-to for writing and submitting devotions. Julie shares a wealth of information from her years of experience as a devotion writer, covering everything from writing to submitting for publication. For more information check out this week’s episode.

Watch the April 27^th replay.

Bio

Julie Lavender, whose maiden name is “Bland,” jokes that she loved trading her dull name for a colorful one. Julie is a journalist, author, and former homeschooling mom of twenty-five years with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is an award-winning writer and her newest book, 365 Ways To Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments Into Lasting Memories (Revell), released in October. Julie enjoys making memories with her family and would love to connect with you at www.julielavenderwrites.com or on her Facebook group page, 365 Ways to Love Your Child. You can connect with Julie on social media or www.julielavenderwrites.com.

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Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
on Zoom. The permanent Zoom room link is: http://zoom.us/j/4074198133

Writers Chat Recap for February, Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

How to Write Articles, with Julie Lavender

In this episode of Writers Chat, Julie shares with us twelve steps for writing articles, including what needs to go in the query, the email, and the closing. She also reminds us to be sure to look at the guidelines for each publication because the can significantly vary depending on the publication. One of the last things she shared is to remember to celebrate, even if you receive a rejection, celebrate the fact that you put yourself out there. If you have thought about submitting articles, this episode has a wealth of information you don’t want to miss, so be sure to check out the replay.

Watch the February 25^th replay.

Bio

Julie Lavender is a journalist, author, and former homeschooling mom of twenty-five years who holds a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She joins us on Writers Chat to share her expertise and advice on writing articles. Her writing has been published in magazines like The Upper Room, Homeschooling Today, Guideposts, Angels on Earth, Mysterious Ways, All Creatures, Clubhouse, Country Woman, Taste of Home, Today’s Christian Woman, Focus on the Family, Mature Living, ParentLife, Refresh, BookFun, Southern Writers, and Secret Place.

You can find Julie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as her blog, “On My Walk With God.”

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Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET on Zoom. Here’s the permanent Zoom room link.

Participants mute their audio and video during the filming then we open up the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Writers Chat Facebook Group.