Month: September 2025

Darcy Pattison’s Master Class on Self-Publishing: Picture Books and Middle Grade: A Recap by Our Intern, Aubrey Winstead

September 29, 2025

We are so excited to introduce our intern for the Fall 2025 semester, Aubrey Winstead. Aubrey is a senior at North Greenville University and is making her debut on Write2Ignite’s blog with a recap of Saturday’s Master Class. Welcome, Aubrey! We are so excited to have you on board. The Master Class Saturday’s opening devotional … More Darcy Pattison’s Master Class on Self-Publishing: Picture Books and Middle Grade: A Recap by Our Intern, Aubrey Winstead

No Power? Now What?

September 25, 2025

I’m sitting at my desk, preparing to work on a big writing project. I have my notes, and my laptop is ready for me to find some additional online information. But then I notice that the livestream I was listening to has fallen silent. Streaming issues? Hmm. Next, I notice that the ceiling fan above … More No Power? Now What?

Author Interview with Tina Cho by Sue Irwin

September 22, 2025

Tina Cho is a kindergarten teacher by day and, by night, an award-winning author of six picture books and a lyrical middle grade graphic novel, The Other Side of Tomorrow, which received five starred reviews. Tina has visited us at Write2Ignite before – appearing in a video at the W2I Master Class on Lyrical Language … More Author Interview with Tina Cho by Sue Irwin

Tips for Writing More Engaging Picture Books – Part Four: Don’t Dumb It Down by Pam Halter

September 18, 2025

I have this on the author page of my website: “Children are a tough audience. You can fool an adult with persiflage or purple prose, but a kid can tell if you’re faking immediately.”Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) As a children’s author, I work to write stories that inspire and entertain because I believe a good … More Tips for Writing More Engaging Picture Books – Part Four: Don’t Dumb It Down by Pam Halter

The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 4: Carolyn Bennett Frasier

September 15, 2025

For every general market book written by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser, there is a companion book in the educational market. Was this an accident, or God’s plan? In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn to discuss what the educational market is, and how to break into it. From helpful resources like Evelyn Christensen’s list of … More The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 4: Carolyn Bennett Frasier

The Birds of Christmas: Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker

September 11, 2025

Author Olivia Armstrong has a new release from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers entitled The Birds of Christmas. It is beautifully illustrated by artist Mira Miroslavova and is based on a European folktale. This Christmas tale chronicles how the robin got his red chest. It all starts when Raven is witness to the angels announcing the … More The Birds of Christmas: Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker

Becoming a Problem Solver (And a Great Publisher) by Upcoming Master Class Teacher Darcy Pattison

September 8, 2025

Thirteen years ago, I decided to put all my energies into Mims House, my publishing company, and bring my books to market. I wanted to put my books into the hands of the right kids. I didn’t know that the journey would turn me into a patient, persistent problem solver. When you independently publish books, … More Becoming a Problem Solver (And a Great Publisher) by Upcoming Master Class Teacher Darcy Pattison

Psalm 78: Tell the Next Generation

September 4, 2025

Today’s devotional on Psalm 78 focuses on our important call to tell the next generation of the wonderous works of the Lord. … More Psalm 78: Tell the Next Generation

Running Aground With Our Writing

September 1, 2025

How many shipwreck tales of running aground with your writing can you tell? For me, I’ve lost count. … More Running Aground With Our Writing