When History Gets Old, Make It New by Guest Blogger, Jenny L. Cote
Ask The Right Question Marketing 101 for an author: know thy audience. In my writing workshops, I love to ask kids to raise their hands high if they love researching history. There are always a few budding history geeks with eager hands in the air, aglow with the idea of learning about the past (sniff, […]
Book Review: “Daddy, Tell Me A Story” by Kathleen Long Bostrom
Join us for a review of Kathleen Long Bostrom’s newest picture book, “Daddy, Tell Me a Story”, a perfect bedtime read.
Quirky Critters: A Devotional Review by Guest Blogger, Rachel Greene
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 REVIEW Annette Whipple certainly demonstrates this Bible verse in new devotional book for children. Annette, one of Write2Ignite’s former Master Class instructors, is a Pennsylvania author with a fun style. She brings animals into the story of how God […]
Critique Partners- Honey for Your Soul by Mindy Baker
If you’ve been in the writing business for any length of time, you know how valuable a critique partner is. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:24, “Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” I have found that my critique partners are the honey my writer’s soul needs. They keep […]
Maggie and The Mountain of Light: MG Fantasy Review by Guest Blogger, Ginger Dennison
In conjunction with our Master Class on Saturday, I plan to share reviews of other YA or MG fantasy novels. Some may have explicit Christian content such as Amy Earls’ FORBIDDEN REIGN, but others like today’s book, MAGGIE AND THE MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT by Mark Snoad, might not. As our guest blogger, Ginger Dennison points […]
W2I Master Class Review: Writing Christian Fantasy
Did you miss our master class on Writing Christian Fantasy with Amy Earls? Check out our recap of the master class highlights.
Listen Up: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Katie Lundeen
Listen Up by Monarch Publishing Author Abbie Crank, is a young adult novel that will help readers learn to look beyond outward appearances and appreciate the value of individuals under the surface. Sometimes we find true blue friends when we take the time to crack a person’s outward societal façade and uncover gems of character or morals deep down at the […]
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling
If you have ever researched rules in storytelling, you may have come across the famous Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling. This came from a 2011 tweet from a Pixar employee who realized there were 22 written (and unwritten) rules they implemented on every story. While Industrial Scripts does a pretty good job of explaining the […]
Under His Wings Book 2: “Forbidden Reign” Book Review by Guest Blogger, Kelila Murdock
REVIEW Pero Moshe hears a mysterious voice singing from the underground tunnels in the palace ofBeijing, and a prophecy says she’s the one to answer the call. But when she does and istrapped in the Forbidden City with Dr. Carper, the journey uncovers more than the truth of herpast and not-so-missing parents. The Chinese government […]
The Impossible Girl: A Teen’s Take by Guest Blogger, Georgie Bartlett
In preparation for our April Master Class on Writing Fantasy, we are featuring several novels. Jean Hall previously reviewed The Impossible Girl, but I thought it would be interesting to a teen’s thoughts about this book also. REVIEW The Impossible Girl (Monarch Books, 2022) by Ashley White is a beautifully written middle-grade novel. Fans of Harry […]