Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for February, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh is the show where we talk about…
February 29, 2024-
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Book ProposalsWhy Do They Torture Us With Homework?
We’ve written the book, isn’t that enough? Now they want us to write a query, a pitch, a proposal,…
December 25, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorAvoid Automatic Rejections by Following This Checklist
It can be discouraging to not receive a response on your submission—and even more frustrating when the response is…
December 9, 2019 -
Kids LitWhile You Wait…
We’ve all said it before. You know, the old, “I’m just waiting on God to make this publishing thing…
July 21, 2019 -
Kids Lit
Query with Confidence!
A query letter is your chance to make a great first impression at a publishing house or a magazine,…
April 21, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceHow to Write What the Editor Wants: by Terry Whalin
When you boil it down to the basics, writers and editors are both seeking the same thing: excellent writing. …
September 13, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
30 Necessary Terms for Magazine Article Writing
A Kill fee? Is that legal? What is a nut graf anyway? Is sounds like a surgical term or…
August 26, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
Dos and Don’ts of Magazine Article Writing
“Me, write for magazines? Never. I barely have the energy or expertise to write my book, let alone write…
July 28, 2017 -
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Crafting The One Page Magazine Pitch
As a former magazine editor and someone who has written for many publications, I’ve got good news. Every magazine…
April 12, 2017 -
Magazine and Freelance
How to Increase Your Publications Odds-Terry Whalin
by Terry Whalin The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment?…
September 10, 2016 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Great Cover Letter
You might be asking what you actually submit to a publisher when you submit a picture book manuscript. I…
September 30, 2015 -
Magazine and FreelanceQuery Letter Basics
When I first heard the phrase, “Query letter” I was confused and embarrassed. I did not know what a…
September 18, 2015
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