Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, 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.”
Critique Give and Take with Tracy Crump
In this episode, Tracy share tips on how we can receive and give critique for our writing projects. Honest critique is one of the best ways to improve your work, but writers often shy away from it. Rather than treat it as rejection we should try to discover the value of critique. When giving a critique, we need to share honesty with kindness. Then use the information given to polish our writing for publication. Meet the “unique critique personalities” and discover the good and bad of each.
Watch the December 3rd replay.
Tracy Crump dispenses hope in her award-winning book, Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness, based on her nursing and caregiving experiences. Her writing has appeared in diverse publications, including Focus on the Family, and Guideposts books, but she is best known for contributing 25 stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul. She teaches workshops on writing for the series, and her popular newsletter includes story callouts. She recently started a blog for caregivers, our unsung heroes, but her most important job is Grandma to five completely unspoiled grandchildren.
Writing Journey with Writers Chat Team
Cohosts Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Norma Poore, and Melissa Stroh share their personal writing journeys and lessons learned along the way. Each of us, whether writing nonfiction or fiction, have experienced detours, unexpected proddings, and setbacks. We’ve also learned the value of community, perseverance, and trusting God with the desires of our hearts. Our prayer is that this episode blesses and encourages you on your own unique writing journey.
Watch the December 10th replay.
Prayer Support: The Writers Shield
How important is prayer to you as a writer? In this episode of Writers Chat, our team opened the floor for discussion on the benefits of prayer for writers. We also shared guidelines to consider when forming a prayer group or finding prayer partners, as well as advice to remember when praying for others and receiving prayer.
Watch the January 14th replay
Resources for Writers with Melissa Stroh
Melissa Stroh, one of our cohosts and an awarding-winning author of historical sagas, shared an amazing list of online resources available to writers. These ranged from the simple to the complex ~ Capitalize My Title will format a title into the requested publication style. Melissa shared resources to help writers make maps, manage finances, follow trends, and edit photos. Members of the Writers Chat Members Facebook Group can access a free downloadable list of all the resources that Melissa mentioned in this episode.
Watch the January 21st replay
Fueled by her love for storytelling and history, M.N. Stroh, author of the Tale of the Clans series, writes Christian Historical Fiction with an edge, to inspire the downtrodden and outcasts through adventure-laden escapes leading them back to their First Love.
When not steeped in writing, M.N. prefers to spend her days with her husband and three children on their family ranch in Wyoming. To learn more, visit mnstroh.com https://mnstroh.com/
Disclaimer: The opinions and viewpoints presented by the cohosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Writers Chat or Serious Writer, Inc.
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
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