Our Write2Ignite! 2016 conference has been cancelled after many prayers and tears and our many attempts to keep it together for this year. Please read the letter that has been sent out to the people who registered for a more complete explanation: March 22, 2016 Dear Write2Ignite! Conference Registrant, The Team has been looking forward … More Our sad news and regrets…
Have you ever considered attending a Christian writer’s conference? Whether you’re a first-time attendee, a published author, a presenter, or even the conference director, you’ll leave blooming with these benefits. Fellowship: There’s nothing like sitting in a room full of like-minded writers. The first time you do so, it may be difficult to comprehend. All … More Five Benefits of Attending a Christian Writer’s Conference
In my previous career as a human resources executive, one of my areas of responsibility was the management of our quality control programs. Phrases such as “Quality First,†“Do it right the first time,†and “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking†(Henry Ford), pervaded our corporate culture. But corporate America did … More In Search of Excellence
by Janice D. Green Are you polishing up all of your manuscripts? Do you have published works you can show? Both may be useful to you at the Write2Ignite! Conference 2016 (or any other writing conference you attend.)Â This post is to help you get them organized in a way for you to share them easily. … More What to bring to W2I! Conference 2016 – manuscripts, portfolio and more
By Amy Parker At a book signing not too long ago, a woman approached and asked the seemingly innocent question I’m asked at almost every event. “So, how did you get published?†Over the years, so many people have so generously provided guidance for my career, and I’m always happy to pay that forward … More Get Published the Easy Way!
Do you have a picture book in the works? If so, you know picture books are a lot harder to write than most people think. Whether you’re just starting to write your manuscript or are in the final stages of revision, here are some things not to do: Don’t write down to children. Children are … More Ten Things NOT to Do When Writing a Picture Book
Write2Ignite! 2016 is less than four weeks away! Do you feel the excitement building as I do? Are you ready? What do you need to do so you can get the greatest benefit from attending Write2Ignite! 2016? What should you put on your timeline for getting ready? Much depends on what you hope to get out of the conference, but the … More Making preparations to attend Write2Ignite! 2016
When I was in the 3rd grade, Mrs. Wheatley, my teacher, gave my mother a warning. She said, “Mrs. Snipes, we just can’t let his imagination run off with him.” My mom didn’t heed that warning . . . and it’s the reason why I still daydream today! One of my favorite daydream scenarios might … More If Your Future Could Speak
By this point in the process, you have lots of content and a good idea of where you’d like to take it. Today, let’s look at putting the pieces together. Now that you have a sense of how much content you can write about your topic, what size lessons fit it the best? Do you … More How to Write a Query for Schoolhouse Teachers: Part Three