A few months ago, I was asked by a church staff member if I would be willing to participate in an afternoon get-together sometime in the summer where I could share about being a writer. The person who asked me coordinates our church’s homeschool support group, so I thought it would be for a small, … More When You’re Caught by Surprise
Recently, I was invited to Smiley Elementary School in Redlands, California to give two author presentations for Read Across America week. The groups were to be divided into Kindergarten to 2nd grade and 3rd to 5th grade. The original understanding was to present my book, The Declaration of Independence from A to Z, but I … More Inspiring Younger Students with a School Presentation
I have a pet elephant. It all started out with a dream. I’ve always wanted a pet elephant. I dreamed about the days I could take my grandkids for a ride! I looked forward to taking the neighborhood kids for a ramble down the street on its back. I imagined summer days with water squirting, … More Elephants and Writing for Kids
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
The year 2020 has been full of surprises. We’ve all had to regroup, rethink, reconsider many things that we have taken for granted for decades. It’s been inconvenient, true. But it has also been fruitful. New needs and inconveniences usually force us into innovative thinking. It has this year. I’ve been attending and helping with … More Kentucky Christian Writers Conference by Jean Hall
We prepare, plan, and pray for a year and then quickly the conference is over! As a team, we are thankful for each attendee and presenter and are already looking forward to the 2020 conference on September 18-19. SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow. If you weren’t able to attend, here are some snippets … More Write 2 Ignite 2019 Wrap Up
Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. To register, visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/ Vijaya Bodach – Writing a Book that’s Controversial Come to this workshop if you feel called to bring the Light of Christ to problems in this fallen world. … More The Finishing Touch
Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/ Kim Peterson – Deepen Your Middle Grade & Young Adult Novels In this hands-on workshop, explore how to make … More Decisions, Decisions
Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/ Tessa Emily Hall – How to Sell Your Book to an Agent: What to Do and What to Avoid You’ve … More You’ll Love These Rise and Shine Workshops AND A GIVEAWAY
Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/ Tony Snipes – 5 MORE Things I Learned in Corporate America What do you and CBS have in common? You … More Finally Friday AND TWO GIVEAWAYS!