A beginning writer’s wish list before attending a writer’s conference: An editor will fall in love with my manuscript and give me a contract on the spot. Lots of other writers will read my manuscripts and polish them so they shine. Many editors will recognize my genius as a writer and beg me for more stories. If … More What Can I Expect to Gain at Write2Ignite?
I have a serious confession to make. Ready for it? Promise you won’t tell anyone? Okay, here it is . . . I’m a fake author. You see, I get asked all the time: “What does it take to be a writer?†People think that because I’ve published several books I’m a somehow a guru in … More Daniel Blackaby’s Earthshaking Confession
Conference season is here. Perhaps you are registered for a writers conference, an especially good investment in your career. Before you head off for that event, you should consider the purpose of your writing. Here are three main categories of writing for children. 1 – Write to Entertain A good story is a wonderful kind … More Three Reasons to Write for Kids
I’ve heard pastors begin a sermon saying they followed this formula: “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; then, tell them; then, tell them what you told them.†Knowing human tendencies to forget, this can be good advice, especially when doctrinal truth is the subject. However, I frequently find myself marking off for redundancies … More Is Children’s Literature Developing Thinking Skills?
Conventional wisdom tells us that to be successful we should become adept at planning. Good planning helps us manage resources and minimize unexpected challenges. But life doesn’t always work out as we planned. We pour ourselves into a manuscript, but agents and editors are not interested. We finally receive that coveted contract, but sales are … More Best Laid Plans
by Janet Roller “Worship is simply giving God back His breath.†- Louis Giglio I’m thrilled to be a part of the Write 2 Ignite Conference where we’ll breathe out God’s breath together. Music has always been a part of my life. I grew up on the second row of a small family church, under the watchful eye … More Joyful Notes from Our W2I! 2016 Song Leader
My name is Lisa Albinus, I get to live the dream of being an artist as I live my life with a Bible tucked under my arm and a paintbrush in my hand. My greatest desire is to breathe hope into the latent, creative dreams of your childhood and the crayons that have been abandoned. … More Believing “I Can” with Lisa Albinus
If you’ve been working on the assignment I gave you last month, you’ve thought of one or more good ideas that you want to write about. Now let’s get in to the meat of how to make this a course that kids can enjoy. You’re going to need three main pieces to your course: The … More How to Write a Query for Schoolhouse Teachers: Part Two