by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 “If you’re a writer, you need a blog.” Have you heard that? But do you think, “I just want to write.” After all, writing on a blog takes time away from writing books. So why have one?  Why Should We Start a Blog? Instant encouragement. A…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites When I first heard the phrase, “Query letter” I was confused and embarrassed.  I did not know what a query was or even how to pronounce it.  Google to the rescue.      The definition of query from Dictionary.com    An inquiry from a writer to…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea How many batteries does it take to power the average American post-Christmas playtime? If I were to make a joke out of that question, it would probably include a clever play on words—maybe something about lithium ion versus lead oxide. No doubt we’d all get a big…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every writer longs to see his/her work published, but not every writer is a leader. The position takes a unique skill set. What are the 7 Traits Every Christian Writer Needs for Leadership? Make positive choices. Choose joy. This is not about expecting every day to…

Recently we've shared writing quote memes from Edie and Alycia. This week, we have more from both ladies. Before we look at those, let's talk about the pictures. You don't have to be a professional photographer to take photos to use for memes. Most of us take pictures on our…

By Leilani Squires I was proudly showing off my new website to my mentor and explaining all the services I was going to offer writers and organizations. I excitedly described the development editing, manuscript assessment, ghostwriting, and more, but then grumbled and winced my way through proofing. And that’s when…