By PeggySue Wells Don’t allow writer’s block or submission block to hold you back. Play to win the publishing game. There are two types of writers. Those that submit for publication and those that don’t. In the writing industry, the difference between…
Ahoy, those interested in independent publishing. This is your invitation to attend the Taylor University Professional Writers Conference, July 23 – 25, 2026. Click on the words ‘Pirate for Taylor’ below for the video. Pirate for Taylor The…
You have a story to tell. A message to share, but how do you start writing? You can write, and here’s how to begin. Before you begin to write, save time and effort by knowing these four things. What is your idea? Who is your audience? How does your idea,…
For writers and wanna-be writers, a writer’s conference can serve as your launch pad. For many, a conference spelled the difference between dreaming of writing a book and having a book published. An organized conference is an opportune time to talk with editors,…
Authors today have more options than ever before when it comes to bringing their work into the world, including the independent publishing path. The publishing landscape has expanded well beyond the traditional gatekeepers, offering new pathways that didn’t exist even…
Today’s authors have six publishing paths to choose from to get their work published. What is the best option? To help find which publishing path is the best fit for your writing goals and for your project, here are clarifying questions. Answer each question…
What is the difference between a character and a character we care about? Consider your favorite books and films. Most likely, that story lingers in your memory because you became emotionally invested. Recall a book you set aside before finishing. Or a film that you…
In Unnatural Cause, I wove in a long-unsolved family mystery that dates back to World War II. My very smart coauthor, Max Garwood, is a patent attorney and inventor. Max pitches brilliant plots to me and I craft a novel from his ten bullet points. Unnatural Cause, the…
Writers that earn income from their craft don’t necessarily write lots of stories. More often we write good stories and sell them to lots of outlets.
Your favorite read may have almost had a different book title. Book plans and titles often change. During the planning process for the Marc Wayne series, I had a loose idea of where the story progression would take the reader. However, reader feedback, reality, and…
When I’m not writing, I parasail, scuba dive, skydive, snorkel, and haven taken (but not passed) pilot training. My greatest adventure has been being called Mama by seven awesome children and Mimi! by my Grammy awards.
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“Opposite words and conflicting desires clash in this action-packed, page-turning suspense.” – Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 45 books including The Christmas Box.
