Category: Writing Tips

  • Can Flash Fiction Help My Author Platform?

    By A.C. Williams by @acw_auth  Have you ever been in a creative place where you need a quick win? Do you feel like it would do you a world of good to be able to start a project and finish it in the same week (or even in the same…

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  • Three Tips for Writing Unforgettable Bible Studies   

    by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 Insight matters. The right wording matters. God’s investment matters most of all. Would you remember the following line from a Bible study? I’m not sure I would. “Don’t let old temptations bother you.” That’s nice but easier said than done. Or would you remember this: “Slay…

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  • “Spring cleaning” Your Manuscript

    By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII Spring cleaning. I have been aware of the name and of the concept for pretty much most of my life. But, when I lived in Florida, I never cleaned in the spring. If the driveway needed pressure-washed on December 15. Not a problem. Wash windows on…

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  • Writing a Valuable Review

    By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Sitting on the cusp of a new book release, the reality of good book reviews weighs heavy. The natural questions of acceptance raise our worry level just a smidge. Will readers like the book? Will they even post a review? What about the hate reviews? I've…

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  • Five Things To Do When Words Won’t Break Through

    by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon The screen is white and my manuscript is due in a few weeks. I sit down, my cup of coffee steaming with caffeinated juice bound to fuel the final scenes my story needs. I settle into my chair, ready for words to flow. My fingers tap…

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  • My Editor Hates Me & Other Myths About Editing

    By Holland Webb @WebbHollandLyle Editing is a crucial component of the writing process. It's a fun part of it too, right? Why wouldn't it be an absolute blast for a professional to give me feedback on what I've so lovingly created? (Probably because I'd rather not hear about my shortcomings…

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