by Janet Roller “Worship is simply giving God back His breath.” – Louis Giglio I’m thrilled to be a part of the Write 2 Ignite Conference where we’ll breathe out God’s breath together. Music has always been a part of my life. I grew up on the second row of a small family church, under the watchful eye […]

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. […]

If you’ve been working on the assignment I gave you last month, you’ve thought of one or more good ideas that you want to write about. Now let’s get in to the meat of how to make this a course that kids can enjoy. You’re going to need three main pieces to your course: The […]

by Cheri Cowell 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 it is helping my fellow authors extend their reach through my company, EABooks Publishing, that gives me the most satisfaction. […]

Some of you know that I am a teacher as well as an author. I learn from my students and fellow teachers every single day, even  – and sometimes especially – those who are brand new to the profession. What does teaching have in common with writing? So. Many. Things. I was sitting with a […]

by Vicki H. Moss There’s plenty of advice available about what to write and how to “speak” to children readers through story. But how do you get your stories out there to parents who buy a large percentage of children’s reading material after you publish those fantastic tales? You can Google information on how to use […]

New year, new calendar. I love the potential of a brand new calendar, don’t you? All those pristine pages with their empty little boxes…well, they started out pristine when I unwrapped the cellophane. But they’re filling up quickly! As I look back on the past year, I had so many thoughts about how to market […]

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 […]

There was a day, when to connect with someone,you sent them a letter, or if you had the resources, you picked up the phone and gave them a call and if they were really special you went to their address, their house to see them in person. One thing shared by all these ways to connect was an address. In those days, if you had a phone, […]

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). […]

Today, I’d like to start a series of posts related to the topic of how to query SchoolhouseTeachers.com, the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. I’ll be representing SchoolhouseTeachers.com at the 2015 Write2Ignite conference, as well as presenting workshops on writing for the homeschool market and the art of storytelling. To date, I have […]

For me, this has been one of my best Christmases ever, though you probably wouldn’t have guessed it: My daughter’s family lives in North Carolina, and they spent Christmas with her husband’s family again – where there are plenty of children of all ages for the grandchildren to play with. Our unofficially adopted daughter who […]

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It is just a few more days until 2016. The New Year always brings a list of resolutions and goals. If you are reading this, writing for children or teens is likely on your list. How do children’s writers know that they are successfully penning words that will resonate with young readers? Certainly they must […]

The Christmas season is filled with hope…and for many of us, with fears, too. One Christmas hymn in particular speaks to my writer’s hopes and fears. “O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the […]

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! It is a traditionally a time to gather with family and friends, a time to thank God for His provision. But at Thanksgiving, we sometimes get a little too focused on preparing and enjoying the feast. How does God’s provision look? For many readers, God’s provision looks like the Christian parents who […]

They say the life of a writer is lonely. That’s true in some ways, but the advent of the Internet has connected us in ways we could never have imagined. It has also made research easier than ever. However, easier is not always better. We’ve all heard warnings about verifying the accuracy of our sources. […]

We’ve talked a lot this year about creating materials with the homeschool market in mind, so it’s important that we know who that market represents. If we are going to visualize our ideal reader, there are some things we need to understand. One of the common misconceptions about homeschooling is that it is only done … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Write for the Homeschool Market?

Registration is Open! And there is reason to celebrate! Early bird rates have been reduced! Register before January 31, 2016 for the unbelievably low rate of $95. (after that date, the registration fee is $120) Click HERE for Registration Form Page PayPal Payments and Personal Checks accepted. Conference Dates: April 1 & 2, 2016 at … Continue reading REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Jean Matthew Hall says, Do YOU PiBoIdMo? I do! It’s free. It’s fun. It’s a great way to generate picture book ideas. JOIN US, please.  Register before Nov. 5 at http://taralazar.com/piboidmo/  

Driving along the great Mississippi River to see the fall leaves has always been a tradition in our family. Visiting the zoo and being amazed at the animals, often tickled by their behaviors… another tradition. Of course, like everyone else, walking along sandy beaches collecting shells is also high on our vacation list. When we […]

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by Jean Matthew Hall Never said I was fast, now did I? I’m finally getting around to posting my photos of Art Slam Live last weekend. Outside it was hurricane-like weather. But inside we were jamming with competition between terrific SC artists, great live music, displays by photographers, artists, jewelry designers, free professional portraits and Write2Ignite! Cathy […]

The homeschooling market is growing rapidly, and there are many ways childrens authors can be involved. I’m the executive editor at SchoolhouseTeachers.com, and I’d like to share with you about our company and how you can become part of our writing team. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. We serve homeschool families […]

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 https://www.facebook.com/artslamlive?fref=ts  for information. But, hurry! The event is […]