Month: March 2020

This is Your Captain Speaking: Book Review by Teen Reviewer, Kathryn Dover

March 30, 2020

This Is Your Captain Speaking is not a typical actor’s memoir, so I was pleasantly surprised when I purchased this autobiography for a quarter at a used bookstore. The title is derived from Gavin MacLeod’s popular role as the captain on the 1970s television show The Love Boat. Interestingly, MacLeod dedicates the book “to the … More This is Your Captain Speaking: Book Review by Teen Reviewer, Kathryn Dover

Researching for Historical Fiction in Bath, UK by Jarm Del Boccio

March 26, 2020

    I had the privilege of visiting England the last week of February — one of my favorite destinations before the coronavirus situation became a deterrent for travel.  I am so grateful! Since I am a historical fiction author, researching the location in person is a real treat, as you can imagine! The day … More Researching for Historical Fiction in Bath, UK by Jarm Del Boccio

The Power of Reading Books You Hate by Sarah Hope

March 23, 2020

Welcome to my fifth grade RtI group. Seated at this table are four students who have spent most of their academic careers cycling in and out of various levels of reading intervention. Seated at this table is Sara, the girl who spent last year traveling the states in an RV with her family, who washes … More The Power of Reading Books You Hate by Sarah Hope

God is good

Have You Ever Doubted that God is Good All the Time? by Ava Pennington

March 19, 2020

  When a friend had successful cancer surgery, she joyfully announced the results, along with her conclusion that God is good. And the social media responses were positive and predictable: Yes, God is good! God truly answers prayer! God really loves you! God is an awesome God! Everyone rejoiced in her prognosis because we understood … More Have You Ever Doubted that God is Good All the Time? by Ava Pennington

Combat!- Part II

March 16, 2020

“In the Christian life, one fact is crystal clear: we are at war. It involves every Christian—and collectively the entire Church—and it is a holy war. It does not involve physical combat; it is against spiritual enemies. It is a hard-fought war, demanding everything a believer has and is…To do their part in this war, … More Combat!- Part II

Inside the Head of Your YA Protagonist: What You Need to Know by Leah Jordan Meahl

March 12, 2020

  Last week, I was sitting around a conference table with an enthusiastic group of writers. They passed out their copies and we all took turns offering gentle but constructive feedback. Before I go on, consider joining a critique group; it’s key if you want your writing to grow and your story to be the … More Inside the Head of Your YA Protagonist: What You Need to Know by Leah Jordan Meahl

WELCOME OUR NEW DIRECTOR

March 9, 2020

The Write2Ignite Team is thrilled to welcome Jean Matthew Hall back to the Team as the Write2Ignite Director. Jean was one of the original founders of Write2Ignite back in 2008. We thank the Lord that she is able to rejoin us. Jean will spearhead our next big event in September 2020. YA-HOOO! We asked her a … More WELCOME OUR NEW DIRECTOR

Get Organized! Helpful Tools for Writers by Emily Babbitt

March 5, 2020

One of the most difficult parts of any writing project is keeping your ideas, writings, and sources organized. Here a few tips and resources to help you organize your next project. Outlines Forget about the Roman-numeral-heavy outlines from grade school and think in lists, paragraphs, images, or phrases — whatever helps you organize your thoughts.  … More Get Organized! Helpful Tools for Writers by Emily Babbitt

Learning to Think In Pictures

Picture-Driven Stories: Learning to Think in Pictures

March 2, 2020

“A picture book illustrator needs to tell a story with pictures. A picture book author needs to show the same story with words.” –Jean Matthew Hall  When I attended last year’s Write2Ignite conference, I went to Jean Matthew Hall’s discussion, What is a Picture Book. One of her main points was that a true picture book tells the … More Picture-Driven Stories: Learning to Think in Pictures