Month: August 2025

**Bonus Post**: Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling) by Sally Matheny

August 29, 2025

Today, we have a special bonus post on Michael Dowling‘s experience with hybrid and traditional publishing. Want to learn more? Don’t miss our September Master Class with Darcy Pattison on self-publishing. Registration is now open. Interview Sally: “Teaching Sound Biblical Principles to the Next Generation” seems to be a key focus of your book. Why … More **Bonus Post**: Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling) by Sally Matheny

Author Interview with Carolyn Bennett Fraiser by Sue Irwin

August 28, 2025

A couple of years ago, at a Write2Ignite Master Class, Wiley Blevins, Associate Publisher at Reycraft Books, presented the beautiful nonfiction picture book, Moon Tree: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser. But that wasn’t the first time I heard the author’s name. I felt like I already knew Carolyn – from … More Author Interview with Carolyn Bennett Fraiser by Sue Irwin

Author Interview with Darcy Pattison by Sue Irwin

August 25, 2025

Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison has had her books translated into eleven languages, and she has received over seventy awards for her work. In September, Darcy will share tips on how to “Self-Publish Picture Books and Middle Grade Books” at Write2Ignite’s next Master Class. Today, I’m delighted to chat with her one-on-one … More Author Interview with Darcy Pattison by Sue Irwin

Just Enough Room for Christmas: A Book Review by Pam Halter

August 21, 2025

It’s August, and I have another Christmas book for you! This time it’s because the release date is September 2nd. That’s 2 weeks away! Summary In a tiny barn in Bethlehem, Old Hannah the cow lives alone until the cold wind drives other animals to seek shelter. One by one, they squeeze in, but when … More Just Enough Room for Christmas: A Book Review by Pam Halter

The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 3: Laura Sassi

August 18, 2025

If anyone was qualified to write stories for children, it would be Laura Sassi. She has worn many hats through the years: a mother, a homeschooler, a teacher, and a children’s ministry director. She also wore a special hat for our podcast episode! With over ten books to her name, Laura’s newest picture book, Pumpkin … More The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 3: Laura Sassi

A Phrase That Helps Us Revise by Marci Whitehurst

August 14, 2025

YES AND, A Game When I worked as a drama coach, we played a game called, “Yes and.” We’d stand in a large circle, and I’d give the students a story prompt, such as “An elephant danced in the rain.” The students would then go around the circle and add to the story in 3 … More A Phrase That Helps Us Revise by Marci Whitehurst

The Need for Conflict!

August 11, 2025

Are you a beginning writer or have you been working on your craft for a bit? Are you trying to develop a story, but it seems to be falling flat and you can’t figure out why? Maybe you need conflict. Here’s why.

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Book Review: When I Talk to God, I Talk About You

August 7, 2025

Join us for a review of “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You” by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins. Illustrated by Lisa Fields … More Book Review: When I Talk to God, I Talk About You

When the Writing Way is Steep

August 4, 2025

When the writing way is steep, do we concentrate on the steep incline or do we put one foot in front of the other? … More When the Writing Way is Steep