Ten Things NOT to Do When Writing a Picture Book
Do you have a picture book in the works? If so, you know picture books are a lot harder to write than most people think. Whether you’re just starting to write your manuscript or are in the final stages of revision, here are some things not to do: Don’t write down to children. Children are […]
If Your Future Could Speak
When I was in the 3rd grade, Mrs. Wheatley, my teacher, gave my mother a warning. She said, “Mrs. Snipes, we just can’t let his imagination run off with him.” My mom didn’t heed that warning . . . and it’s the reason why I still daydream today! One of my favorite daydream scenarios might […]
Daniel Blackaby’s Earthshaking Confession
I have a serious confession to make. Ready for it? Promise you won’t tell anyone? Okay, here it is . . . I’m a fake author. You see, I get asked all the time: “What does it take to be a writer?” People think that because I’ve published several books I’m a somehow a guru in […]
Believing “I Can” with Lisa Albinus
My name is Lisa Albinus, I get to live the dream of being an artist as I live my life with a Bible tucked under my arm and a paintbrush in my hand. My greatest desire is to breathe hope into the latent, creative dreams of your childhood and the crayons that have been abandoned. […]
The Tale of Three Authors
I am an author/publisher. I began writing in 2000 with magazine articles and seven years later published my first book. Recently, I had my fourth traditionally published book release with Zondervan, but I find the most satisfaction in helping my fellow authors extend their reach through my company, EABooks Publishing. So here’s my opus, the […]
Back to Basics
by Kim Peterson Every January, I return to the basics. Not resolutions exactly, but I return to what anchors me. Ideally, I maintain good writer-ly habits all year: I write in my journal daily. (Um, only did that one year.) I nurture my creativity regularly. (Well, it’s on my to-do list.) I edit and […]
Bonnie Rose Hudson, Schoolhouse Teachers
Hi, my name is Bonnie Rose Hudson. I work as the Executive Editor of SchoolhouseTeachers.com, and I’m possibly the most unlikely candidate to be writing for the homeschool market that you’ll ever meet. You see, I wasn’t homeschooled (I attended a small Christian school), and I don’t homeschool (I am unmarried and don’t have children). […]
Art Slam Live! October 3
Write2Ignite! is sending two reps (Jean and Cathy) to ART SLAM LIVE at the Mauldin Center in Greenville, SC, this Saturday, October 3, 2015. Our purpose?? To give attendees a 20 minute one-on-one Speed Coaching Session on writing and publishing for emerging writers at ART SLAM LIVE! Visit http://www.artslam.net/speedcoaching/ for information. But, hurry! The event […]
Reflecting with Multi-Faceted Author Vonda Skelton
by Sally Matheny Vonda Skelton shines the light of Christ through various art forms. The author of four books, a blog, and numerous magazine articles, Vonda also serves as a playwright. Her contagious enthusiasm flows into her audiences as she speaks at churches and schools, teaches at her own Christian Communicators Conferences and at many other […]