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Writing Goals and Dreams for 2016

Are you prepared for this new year? We are spinning off of Tamsen Horton's Quarterly Planning system (click here to see it!). See how Bethany, Jean, and Johnnie each plan out their writing and business calendars here: How to set realistic goals: Know what works your business may not work for...

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Q&A with Literary Agent Tamela Hancock Murray

Ask the Literary Agent Bestselling and award-winning author Tamela Hancock Murray understands what it takes to get published. She has been an agent for over 12 years and is currently with the Steve Laube agency. Watch the show or check out the Q&A below. Q: How can I get started as a writer?...

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Last Chance to Join Serious Writer Academy

Last Chance to Join Serious Writer Academy

Today is the last "7 Secrets to Landing a Book Deal" webinar and the last opening of the Serious Writer program until the spring (probably March or early April). Click here to register for the webinar. There will be a limited time replay offered. Click here to join Serious Writer Academy.

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Writers Chat: Writing and Researching Historical Fiction

We have a treat today on Writers Chat! Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Liz Tolsma, who talks about writing and researching historical romance. Historical Fiction: The dilemma of what is true and what is fiction. Writer’s Chat Blab with Liz Tolsma, Johnnie Alexander , and Jean Wise....

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Inside a Writer’s Toolkit

Inside a Writer’s Toolkit

Today's topic is resources - the tools we use to make our lives easier. Join us to hear about your favorite tips and tools, as well as add some great apps to your arsenal. The live stream and replay are below. To subscribe to the show or join in the chat, please click here to go to the stream.

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Author or Artist – Guest Post

Check out my post and decide whether you are an Author or an Artist. http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2015/10/is-writer-author-or-artist.html

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Tips for Writing Speculative Fiction

On today's special edition of Writers Chat, we have guest authors Ben Wolf and Kristen Stieffel of Splickety Publishing Group sharing tips on writing speculative fiction...but I have a feeling we'll be diving into flash fiction, editing, and the importance of writers conferences as well! You can...

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Winning Writing Contests

When it comes to entering writing contests, it’s important to remember that winning can’t be duplicated. Many children’s sports leagues contain participation awards. Writing is very different form children’s sports. Publishers and agents aren’t looking for authors who have received participation...

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