Classic Fantasy and Today’s MG and YA Fantasy Stories by Deborah S. DeCiantis
In our recent Master Class on fantasy, author Amy Earls provided important tools for writing YA and MG fantasy. Today, team member Deborah S. DeCiantis gives her perspective (from many years of being an English college professor) to understanding classic fantasy. Fantasy fiction seems to attract definite responses: readers either love it or hate it. Fantasy’s defenders point […]
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 […]
A Community for You by Amy Earls: Author and Master Class Instructor
A WORD FROM AMY Writer, you are not alone. I have been where you are now–the passion to write but not knowing where to begin, or how to continue, or if the pages you labored countless hours over are valuable to anyone besides your mother and dog. My name is Amy. I have been a […]
The Impossible Girl: A Middle-Grade Review by Jean Hall
As we gear up for our Master Class on Writing MG & YA Christian Fantasy, the Write2Ignite team is reading and talking about this popular genre. Registration for the class opens March 1 for the April 13 class with Amy Earls. In the upcoming weeks, I plan to publish several reviews of fantasy books. In […]
How to Create an Audiobook by Amy Earls
When I was nine years old, my sister and I pulled out our dad’s cassette player and recorded our first radio show. I wrote the script and songs and we practiced before performing. We had a blast (or at least, I did. Hard to say if she just went along with whatever her big sister […]
50 Tips to Becoming a Self-Published Author
When I first decided I wanted to become a published author, I had no clue what I was getting myself into. If someone had told me the amount of steps it’d take, I might’ve run back to my room and stuck to being a college professor only for the rest of my life. But I […]
Interview with Author Jenelle L. Schmidt
The Orb and the Airship, by Realm award-winning author Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, is an adventurous tale about a rogue airship captain, an ambitious youth, and a clash of powers beyond their imagination. The first in a series, The Orb and the Airship was released on June 16th, 2023. Jenelle’s the author of the complete series “The […]
The King’s Feather: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Hadassah Murdock
To follow up on last week’s interview with Amy Earls, here is a review of THE KING’S FEATHER by a young adult reader. We’re excited that Amy’s book debuts on Friday! Pero Moshe’s mom vanished from their Oregon home, and the prophecy says it will happen to Pero, too. But when it does—and Pero is […]
A Must-Read Interview with Debut YA Novelist, Amy Earls
Here at Write2Ignite, we’re thrilled to share that one of our newest bloggers, Amy Earls, is launching her debut YA novel, The King’s Feather: Book I of the Under His Wings series, on June 30! In this Q & A interview with Write2Ignite Team member Debbie DeCiantis, Amy discusses writing process, purpose, favorite authors, and publication options. Take […]
Do I Need a Degree to Be an Author? Plus, Top Ten Virtual Writing Programs
An English program can provide a structured environment for learning from experienced professors and receiving feedback on your work. However, an English program can be expensive, and the financial investment might not lead to financial gain. There are other paths to becoming a successful writer that do not involve pursuing an English degree. Many authors […]