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,…
Take a look at your manuscript. Does your first line compel the reader to take in the first paragraph? Is the opening paragraph an incentive to read the first chapter? Remember Your first line prompts the reader to read the first paragraph. The first paragraph…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In today’s practical conversation, we talk about the five R’s that destroy relationships, how to get out of common unhealthy cycles, the untrue stories we often tell ourselves, the benefits God has for us in our relationships with others, and more!
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…
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.
