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How To Start Writing

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,…

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What To Do After the Writers Conference 

Wonder of wonders, miracles of miracles, you attended a writers conference and met with an editor about your project. At the end of your 15-minute meeting, the editor handed you his or her business card. “Send me the proposal. I’d like to take a look at that.” Now…

Take home

What Is The Take-Home Value For Your Reader?

What is the take-home value of your writing for your reader? How does your idea, message, or story benefit your audience? Why would someone invest their limited time to read your writing? Why would your reader trade their hard-earned funds to purchase your project? In…

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How to Write Mentors Into Your Story

How to you write story-enhancing mentors and what is a mentor’s role? Of the four characters generally found in story – protagonist, sidekick, antagonist, and mentor – the role of a mentor gets its name from Homer’s classic tale, The Odyssey, when the mentor…

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Publishing Options for Writers: Traditional Publishing

Authors have more choices about how to feature their work than ever before. Essentially, the three most common tracks are traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, or independent publishing. Traditional Publishing Traditional publishing typically requires: 1. An…

Who is Your Audience?

Who is Your Audience?

You have an idea, message, or story you want to share. The question is, who do you want to share your message with? Before you begin writing, clarify exactly who you are speaking to. This is as important as dialing a specific number when you make a phone call. No…

What is the best format for your book project

If the Format Fits …

As you prepare to write, what is the best format to convey your message? Once you decide on your idea, know your target your audience, and lock in the take-home value you will provide to that audience, the next step is to decide on the best format to convey your…

Meet PeggySue Wells

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.