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Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for June Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
June 21, 2023
Writing for YA
Talking About Writing and Contests with 2020 First Impressions YA Finalist Annette Griffin

The First Impressions Contest is held every year by ACFW. This year, Annette Griffin made it to finalists’ list…
December 27, 2020
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Contests—Pretty or Prickly

Your opening scene has edge-of-your-seat tension, your characters are witty and full of life, the description of your setting…
May 17, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #13 – Be Conference Ready

Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…
March 5, 2020
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
January 31, 2020
History in the Making
Notes from a Contest Judge

Have you ever entered your work in a writing contest? These contests are organized by organizations like the American…
December 20, 2019
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September, Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
September 15, 2019
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing, Tip #6 – Recognize your motivators and use them

A few weeks ago, I walked into the family room and caught my husband asleep on the sofa. This…
August 5, 2019