New Master Class in April 2023
January 26, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Write2Ignite is offering Hooks, Queries and Proposals: Angling to Land a Contract with Master Teacher Kim Peterson. … More New Master Class in April 2023
Author: Jean Matthew Hall
I'm in a new phase of my life. And I'm enjoying the journey and the challenges that go with it. I love being Mama, Meme, writer, friend, sister and encourager. I pray that in all of these roles I show Jesus to the people around me.
New Online Christian Children’s Magazine
December 5, 2022
In January of 2022 God gave me the assignment to create an online Christian magazine for children ages 5 to 10 years. I am attempting to create StarLight Magazine: Shining God’s Truth through Children’s Literature. … More New Online Christian Children’s Magazine
Book Review, Bedtime With Daddy by Author Nancy Sanders
September 12, 2022
Interview with Author Nancy Sanders Jean: Hi, Nancy. Thanks for chatting with me about your newest book. It is TOO cute. Because you’re such a successful author I have a few questions for you—things our Write2Ignite readers might want to know. Ready? Nancy: Sure. Fire away. Jean: I know you are an author with well … More Book Review, Bedtime With Daddy by Author Nancy Sanders
Book Review & Interview with Author Vanessa Fortenberry
August 29, 2022
Why do we think it is strange for young children to want to praise the Lord? Author Vanessa Fortenberry turns this idea on its head in her book Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God. … More Book Review & Interview with Author Vanessa Fortenberry
Websites for YA Writers
July 1, 2021
Compiled by Jean Matthew Hall If you would like to read up on writing for young adults before our September 18, 2021 Master Class with Tessa Emily Hall here are a few helpful website. Some contain quick tips. Some go into much more depth. They are handy resources for you to refer to again and … More Websites for YA Writers
Fulfill Your Ministry
March 29, 2021
Our nation (America) and the whole world really is in a mess right now. But is this giant mess unique to our generation of Christians? What should be our response to a world gone mad? In 2 Timothy 4: 2 Paul instructs (or commands) us to preach the Word, to always be ready, to rebuke, … More Fulfill Your Ministry
Valentine Gift Certificates
February 5, 2021
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. If you’re reading this post, you probably have a Valentine who loves to write books for children. If so, I can’t think of a more loving gift than to give that Valentine a Write2Ignite Gift Certificate. For Just $79 you can give that Valentine our Picture Book Master Class with Laura … More Valentine Gift Certificates
Book Review: A Book for Writers by Jean Hall
January 23, 2021
A Review by Jean Matthew Hall of STEERING THE CRAFT: A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GUIDE TO SAILING THE SEA OF STORY by Ursula K. LeGuin Dear Writers, If the beauty of language thrills you; If you love weaving words, sounds and silences as they move readers through a story; If you admire and respect the power … More Book Review: A Book for Writers by Jean Hall
Early Reader Review – Gus Makes a Fuss
January 21, 2021
by Jean Matthew Hall Gus Makes a Fuss is a cute and funny introductory story to Puddle Dog Press’ Pet Sitters series for new readers (in grades one through three). Our own Penny Reeve co-authors this series. Lina and Cassie have been best friends forever. They are as different as can be. But they make … More Early Reader Review – Gus Makes a Fuss
Why I’m excited for the Writing Fiction Master Class (and why you should be too)! by Jean Hall
September 3, 2020
Write2Ignite’s Writing Fiction Master Class is coming up Sept. 19! In just two weeks, author Joyce Moyer Hostetter will be presenting three sessions to help attendees learn more about fiction writing. Plus, the Write2Ignite team will be leading three workshops to help you apply the skills you learn during Hostetter’s sessions. Last year, I had … More Why I’m excited for the Writing Fiction Master Class (and why you should be too)! by Jean Hall