Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap: February Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
February 18, 2023-
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Guest PostsWhat Are You Aiming For?
I stared at the one-inch thick pine board and sighed. I had attempted the side-kick break for what seemed…
October 9, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)S.A.D.
For almost half a year, I have gone through another rough season in my life. I have left a…
September 29, 2022 -
Writing Coach & Mentor InterviewsInterview With Writing Coach Allie Pleiter
Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? While I never set…
September 19, 2022 -
Guest Posts
Writing Samples as a New Freelance Writer
These days, there are numerous opportunities to get a decent project for freelance writers. Such platforms like Upwork, Fiverr,…
August 31, 2022 -
History in the MakingDevelopment of the Piano (Part1)
As a writer it is important to get your details right, even in fiction. I am working on final…
June 20, 2022 -
Book ProposalsGet Editors and Agents Excited About Your Proposal
Let’s begin with good news for writers. Despite what you may be hearing from literary agents and editors, every…
May 28, 2022 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiBaby Stepping
The proverbial journey of a thousand miles begins with the one step. But it doesn’t end there. Writing an…
May 7, 2022 -
Writing Romance 101conflicting your romance
If your planning your first romance novel, you’re probably thinking about all the great romantic scenes you can write…
December 23, 2021 -
Guest Posts
How to Financially Stay Afloat Between Writing Projects
Surviving a writing slump can be challenging. Getting paid by the word or the project hardly equates to a…
December 17, 2021 -
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 -
Writing Romance 101The (Character) Arc de Triomphe
Writing teachers often talk about the story arc and character arc, meaning how the story is constructed or how…
November 23, 2021 -
Craft EssentialsProcrastination: A New Take on the Topic
“A writer will do anything to avoid the act of writing.” William Zinsser Every writer or published author has…
November 21, 2021 -
Proofed and PolishedThis Post Is Better
Have you ever decided to buy a certain product because the packaging assures you that it’s better? I didn’t…
November 10, 2021 -
Grammar and GraceProbably, Not Prolly!
Do you cringe when someone scratches her fingernails down a blackboard or clicks her teeth against a metal utensil?…
January 18, 2019 -
Encouragement, Writer EncouragementCall 911 for Your Manuscript
Have you ever thrown your hands up in defeat after reading your manuscript and groaned, “Someone Call 911!?” Maybe…
January 11, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhatever!
“What do you write?” Sit down with a group at a writers conference or anywhere else writers gather, and…
November 6, 2018 -
Grammar and Grace
How to Write Big Money
I was recently polishing my latest manuscript. One of the subplots involves a grant payout with large sums of…
October 18, 2018 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for September, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
October 15, 2018 -
History in the Making
Is Writing Historical Fiction a Good Fit for You?
I enjoy digging into the past, following bunny trails of history, and learning about cultures long interred and nearly…
September 20, 2018 -
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 -
Grammar and Grace
It’s or Its?
Almost three years ago, I wrote a post about using apostrophes. If you want to read it, go here. The…
August 18, 2018 -
Grammar and Grace
Compound Words (Part 3)
This post includes the remainder of compound words from U through Z. The list is intended to help during…
June 18, 2018 -
The Ministry of WritingWhen It’s Not Working Out
If you’ve been writing and working towards getting published, even more so, if you are writing because you know…
June 14, 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
