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10 Must-Read Cozy Mystery Series for Every Mystery Lover
Exploring Cozy Mystery Themes: Diving into Comforting Crime
Cozy Mysteries with a Unique Twist: 5 Unconventional Series to Add to Your Reading List
Why Cozy Mysteries Are Perfect for Fall Reading
Monthly-themed Reading Lists
Monthly Themed Reading List: Cozy Mystery Book Recommendations
Clean fall reads you’ll love (no spice, just cozy vibes)
Monthly themed reading list: Clean Women’s Fiction
Monthly Themed Reading List: Clean Historical Fiction Book Recommendations
Monthly Themed Reading List: Clean & Christian Action Novels
Monthly Themed Reading List: Fantasy Book Recommendations
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Romance
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Science Fiction
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Nonfiction
Book Reviews
Book Review: Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans
Book Review: Shield of the King by MB Mooney
Book Review: Cake That! by Heather Greer
Book Review: Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack
Favorite Book Quotes
Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul
Summer
Summer Reading Challenges: Which One Should You Try?
For Writers
Resource library
Writing prompts & exercises
Back-to-School Mystery Writing Prompts
Mystery-Themed Writing Exercises for Summer
Summer-Themed Cozy Mystery Writing Prompts
Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
10 Writing Prompts for Cozy Mystery Lovers
How-tos
How to Serve Others as a Writer
Writing a Holiday Story: Creating Fiction That Captures the Spirit of the Season
Unpacking Backstory: How to Seamlessly Integrate It into Your Novel
Creating a one-sheet on Canva for your novel
Crafting a Writer’s Mood Board: Inspiration and Insight for Your Creative Journey
Designing Your Book Cover Using Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
Defining your genre and audience as a writer
Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
How to hook your reader
How to prep for writing conferences
How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
Tips
Branding with Shannon Leach
From Hook to Inciting Incident – What Fiction Writers Need to Know
10 Essential Ingredients of a media kit
Why you should enter writing contests
Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
Finding Inspiration: Ways to Fuel Your Novel Writing Journey
Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
Critique groups: how & why they help writers
How do you pick your writing genre?
Obstacles to writing (aka writer’s block)
Top 10 Books Writers Need
Writing about conflict: tips to incorporate it in your novel
Writing conferences – why you should go!
Information
Sleuthing in the Sun: 8 Ways to Find Mystery Writing Ideas This Summer
The Power of Guest Posting for Writers
Top 10 Writing Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
Mastering Punctuation in Fiction: How to Use It to Shape Tone and Style
Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
The Art of Judging Book Covers
Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
Are you a plotter or pantser?
Different types of point of view (POV)
Writing terms writers need to know
What drives your story – character or plot?
World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
What do you do when nano is over?
Authors should be speakers
Embracing Gratitude in My Journey as a Writer
Author Interviews
Meet author Dawn Ford
Meet author Yvonne Morgan
Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong
Meet author Maryruth Dilling
Meet author Pam Kumpe
Meet author, editor, & social media content creator, Shaen Layle
Meet author Sofia Simpson
Meet author David Johnson
Meet author Luke Seibert
Meet author Teresa Wells
Waitin’ on Paige by Mary Pat Johns
Meet author Jann Franklin
Meet author Sharon Carpenter
Meet author Deborah Sprinkle
Author Kim Banet & Just Another Dream
Meet author Shannon Dunlap
Author Jenny Carlisle and her Writing Process
Meet author Susan Lawrence
Meet author Terri Wangard
Meet author Elaine Cooper
Meet author Beth Westcott
Meet author Bruce Hammack
Meet author Jennifer Burrows
Author Mike Ehret and Beyond December
Meet author Linda Dindzans
Hope T. Dougherty and Forever Music
Meet author Regina Merrick
Meet author Lori DeJong
Meet author Shirley Gould
Meet author Susan Page Davis
Meet author Amy Anguish
Meet author Mary Pat Johns
Meet author Jenny Carlisle
Meet author Delores Topliff
Meet author E.V. Sparrow
Meet author Donna Wichelman
Meet author Betty Woods
Meet author Michael Ehret
Meet author Lynn U. Watson
Meet new author ~ Kim Banet
Forever Free by author Hope Toler Dougherty
Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
Changing Seasons
Books by Jen Dodrill
Finding Ginny – Women’s Fiction
The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery series
Meet the characters from The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series
Research for Where’s the Quetzal?
No Egrets – Finishing up a Series
Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries
Behind the Scenes of Trinity Sands Beach Club
Trinity Sands Beach Club
Shop
Gift Guides for Writers
25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
Mother’s Day Gifts for Writers
Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
Goal Setting Planner
Research Checklist for Writers
One-Sheet Templates
Writing by the Acts eBook
Writing Conference Prep Video
Home
About Jen
Media Kit
Newsletter
Connect
Guest Post Guidelines for Jen Dodrill Writes
Blog
For Readers
Bookish Things That Every Reader Will Love
Everything Cozy Mysteries
What is a Cozy Mystery?
10 Must-Read Cozy Mystery Series for Every Mystery Lover
Exploring Cozy Mystery Themes: Diving into Comforting Crime
Cozy Mysteries with a Unique Twist: 5 Unconventional Series to Add to Your Reading List
Why Cozy Mysteries Are Perfect for Fall Reading
Monthly-themed Reading Lists
Monthly Themed Reading List: Cozy Mystery Book Recommendations
Clean fall reads you’ll love (no spice, just cozy vibes)
Monthly themed reading list: Clean Women’s Fiction
Monthly Themed Reading List: Clean Historical Fiction Book Recommendations
Monthly Themed Reading List: Clean & Christian Action Novels
Monthly Themed Reading List: Fantasy Book Recommendations
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Romance
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Science Fiction
Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Nonfiction
Book Reviews
Book Review: Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans
Book Review: Shield of the King by MB Mooney
Book Review: Cake That! by Heather Greer
Book Review: Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack
Favorite Book Quotes
Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul
Summer
Summer Reading Challenges: Which One Should You Try?
For Writers
Resource library
Writing prompts & exercises
Back-to-School Mystery Writing Prompts
Mystery-Themed Writing Exercises for Summer
Summer-Themed Cozy Mystery Writing Prompts
Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
10 Writing Prompts for Cozy Mystery Lovers
How-tos
How to Serve Others as a Writer
Writing a Holiday Story: Creating Fiction That Captures the Spirit of the Season
Unpacking Backstory: How to Seamlessly Integrate It into Your Novel
Creating a one-sheet on Canva for your novel
Crafting a Writer’s Mood Board: Inspiration and Insight for Your Creative Journey
Designing Your Book Cover Using Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
Defining your genre and audience as a writer
Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
How to hook your reader
How to prep for writing conferences
How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
Tips
Branding with Shannon Leach
From Hook to Inciting Incident – What Fiction Writers Need to Know
10 Essential Ingredients of a media kit
Why you should enter writing contests
Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
Finding Inspiration: Ways to Fuel Your Novel Writing Journey
Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
Critique groups: how & why they help writers
How do you pick your writing genre?
Obstacles to writing (aka writer’s block)
Top 10 Books Writers Need
Writing about conflict: tips to incorporate it in your novel
Writing conferences – why you should go!
Information
Sleuthing in the Sun: 8 Ways to Find Mystery Writing Ideas This Summer
The Power of Guest Posting for Writers
Top 10 Writing Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
Mastering Punctuation in Fiction: How to Use It to Shape Tone and Style
Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
The Art of Judging Book Covers
Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
Are you a plotter or pantser?
Different types of point of view (POV)
Writing terms writers need to know
What drives your story – character or plot?
World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
What do you do when nano is over?
Authors should be speakers
Embracing Gratitude in My Journey as a Writer
Author Interviews
Meet author Dawn Ford
Meet author Yvonne Morgan
Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong
Meet author Maryruth Dilling
Meet author Pam Kumpe
Meet author, editor, & social media content creator, Shaen Layle
Meet author Sofia Simpson
Meet author David Johnson
Meet author Luke Seibert
Meet author Teresa Wells
Waitin’ on Paige by Mary Pat Johns
Meet author Jann Franklin
Meet author Sharon Carpenter
Meet author Deborah Sprinkle
Author Kim Banet & Just Another Dream
Meet author Shannon Dunlap
Author Jenny Carlisle and her Writing Process
Meet author Susan Lawrence
Meet author Terri Wangard
Meet author Elaine Cooper
Meet author Beth Westcott
Meet author Bruce Hammack
Meet author Jennifer Burrows
Author Mike Ehret and Beyond December
Meet author Linda Dindzans
Hope T. Dougherty and Forever Music
Meet author Regina Merrick
Meet author Lori DeJong
Meet author Shirley Gould
Meet author Susan Page Davis
Meet author Amy Anguish
Meet author Mary Pat Johns
Meet author Jenny Carlisle
Meet author Delores Topliff
Meet author E.V. Sparrow
Meet author Donna Wichelman
Meet author Betty Woods
Meet author Michael Ehret
Meet author Lynn U. Watson
Meet new author ~ Kim Banet
Forever Free by author Hope Toler Dougherty
Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
Changing Seasons
Books by Jen Dodrill
Finding Ginny – Women’s Fiction
The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery series
Meet the characters from The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series
Research for Where’s the Quetzal?
No Egrets – Finishing up a Series
Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries
Behind the Scenes of Trinity Sands Beach Club
Trinity Sands Beach Club
Shop
Gift Guides for Writers
25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
Mother’s Day Gifts for Writers
Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
Goal Setting Planner
Research Checklist for Writers
One-Sheet Templates
Writing by the Acts eBook
Writing Conference Prep Video
Writing prompts & exercises
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