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.”
The Challenge of Writing for Children with Crystal Bowman
Writing for children can be more difficult than one might think. However, in this episode of Writers Char, Crystal Bowman discusses how she’s navigated the muddy waters successfully and shares, from years of experience, some of her how-to’s of writing for children—from first steps to sub-genres to marketing. If you’re an experienced children’s author or are curious about writing for children, be sure to check out this week’s replay.
Watch the September 15th replay.
Crystal Bowman has written more than 100 books for children and seen more than two million copies of her books sold internationally, and translated into more than a dozen languages. She and her daughter, Teri McKinley, are the co-authors of Our Daily Bread for Kids. She is also a regular contributor to Clubhouse Jr. Magazine, and writes lyrics for children’s piano music. You can find Crystal on FaceBook, Linked-In, Pinterest and at https://crystalbowman.com/
Embrace the Wait with Annette Marie Griffin
The writing journey seems to have long periods of waiting. What should one do during these long times of waiting? Well, on today’s episode of Writers Chat, Annette shares with us ways to handle insecurities, expectations, and family during the waiting process. Annette writes,
“As a new author one thing that has been particularly challenging for me is the waiting part of writing. Funny, I never considered myself an inpatient person before I pursued publishing. Rarely does anything in the publishing journey come easily or quickly. Whether looking for an agent or waiting for a response to a query or proposal, long wait times seem to be the norm in the publishing industry. For Christian writers who want to ‘run the race with endurance’–the sitting part can seem like torture. But God is showing me that there’s more to the wait than meets the eye. In fact, some of the most powerful lessons Christians can learn are hidden within those seemingly pointless spaces of time.”
Watch the September 22nd replay.
Annette Marie Griffin is an award-winning author who’s worked with children and youth for over twenty years. She has developed curriculum for elementary-age children, facilitated parent training seminars, and worked with at-risk youth. She and her husband have adopted two children with learning challenges and continue to look for opportunities to help children with special needs. With over 3,000 social media followers and climbing, Annette enjoys connecting with people of all ages. You can connect with her on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, and at annettemariegriffin.com
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