Sneak Peek: Samantha Bell’s Presentation for W2I 2018
You’ve finished your picture book manuscript. You’ve read it over and over again, and you’ve revised it several times. The children in your life love it. You’ve even had a writing friend or two critique it for you. Finally, it’s ready to submit . . . or is it? In my workshop “Polishing Your Picture […]
Teachable Spirit
I recently submitted thirty-one devotions for a national ministry’s monthly devotional for its supporters. The batch I submitted last year was well received, and I hoped for a similar reaction. This time, the editor’s response was not quite what I expected. She complimented the writing style and general content. But most of my submissions were […]
Sneak Peek! Tony Snipes’ Presentation at Write2Ignite
“5 Things I Learned in Corporate America That Can Jumpstart Your Writing Business in under 24 Hours”
Giveaway Contest: Week 10!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Aurura B. Steadham, the winner of our Week 10 contest! This week’s contest is open to everyone and is our final giveaway! To enter, tell us the name of your favorite picture book from childhood. Submit your answer before August 4 by commenting on this post, sending a comment to W2I’s contact email […]
Sneak Peek: Jean Matthew Hall’s Presentations for W2I 2018
Hello, everyone! This year’s Write2Ignite conference is coming up fast. As one of the presenters at the conference, I’ll be leading two workshops: “Children’s Book Categories” and “Writing from Childhood Memories.” Let me tell you about them. “Children’s Book Categories” Foundational to writing successfully for children is a clear knowledge of children’s literature, including knowledge […]
Giveaway Contest: Week 9!
This week’s contest is open to everyone! To prepare for our 2018 Pilgrim’s Progress theme, find a little-known John Bunyan-related link (not a link from Wikipedia), and share it with us in the comments. Submit your answer before July 28 by commenting on this post, sending a comment to W2I’s contact email (info.write2ignite@gmail.com), or posting […]
Christmas in July!
Today is exactly two months until the 2018 Write2Ignite conference! To celebrate, we’re having a Christmas in July event for our Teen Track participants! Teens, if you register between July 22 and 31, you’ll receive a free journal, courtesy of Write2Ignite. (You can pick up your journal at the registration table when you arrive at […]
When No One Seems to Notice
Writing can sometimes be discouraging work. It may become even more discouraging when we’ve poured ourselves into our calling but no one seems to notice our efforts. Or maybe we’ve worked and worked . . . but someone else gets the break we’ve been waiting for. As Christian writers, we serve to glorify the Lord. […]
Sneak Peek: Brenda Covert’s Presentation for W2I 2018
As a child, I penned a collection of Christmas poems. Little booklets of the poems became gifts tucked under Christmas trees. I loved creative writing and often wrote stories that I never finished, but I could always finish a poem. (Just don’t ask to see one of those early Christmas pieces!) Puzzles have always intrigued […]
Giveaway Contest: Week 8!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Hailey Hudson, the winner of our Week 8 contest! This week’s contest is open to everyone! Check out our list of presenters for W2I 2018. Then list the names of the two presenters you’d most like to meet. Submit your answer before July 21 by commenting on this post, sending a comment […]