This past Saturday was our Master Class hosted by Joyce Moyer Hostetter: The Story Safari: Tracking Down the Story Through Research, Focus, and Revision. I read her Bakers Mountain series several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I was excited to get to learn more about her writing process. The Workshops The Master Class … More Joyce Moyer Hostetter’s Master Class: The Story Safari
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Bitsy Kemper to Write2Ignite. Known in the children’s book industry for her generosity in sharing her list of Publishers Accepting Children’s Books – No Agent Needed, and The 31-Day Author Platform Challenge, Bitsy is a wife, mother of three kids, and author of 23 children’s books – and the delightful … More Author Interview with Bitsy Kemper by Sue Irwin
In my multimedia journalism class, our professor talked about “writing for the ear.†If you’re unfamiliar with the term, writing for the ear is when you write something that is meant to be spoken or performed rather than read silently. My Shakespeare professor taught me something similar. She said that Shakespeare’s plays were never meant … More Writing for the Ear
In all the years I’ve been a freelance children’s book editor, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard how people want to write picture books because they’re short … and easy. “HA!†I’d say. (And I had to keep myself from slapping them and saying, “Snap out of it!â€) Writing picture books is … More Tips for Writing More Engaging Picture Books – Part One by Pam Halter
Life can get crazy sometimes. Obligations, unexpected circumstances, appointments, and just living life in general can keep our plates full. This craziness can definitely hinder our writing, especially if deadlines are looming. I suggest, it’s time to take a break! A break? But wouldn’t that be counterproductive when there’s so much to do? No. Here’s … More Take a Break!
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and growth: green sprouts poke out of dormant dirt, the sun tarries longer in the sky, and birds tweet from awakening trees. As writers, it’s a joy to create alongside the waking wonders of spring. Here are 5 tips to help us get into the swing of spring … More Spring Into Writing by Marci Whitehurst
Sometimes, we might feel as if our writing efforts, and God’s favor on them, are stuck behind a cloud, hidden from view. … More Is Your Writing Hidden From View?
Join us for a discussion of Romans 12, focusing on worship through living and writing, led by the Spirit of the Lord. … More A Holy Sacrifice: Worship through Living and Writing