By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Separating ourselves from the normal and often demanding schedules of day-to-day often means participating in a fun event or hobby that refreshes us. We choose to be alone or with others, depending on our personalities and preferences. Our characters are the same. A vacation is a…

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 DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Description is organic, a harmonious weaving of words that are seamlessly applied in every scene to enhance the story. Some writers languish over description and create lengthy narratives to enhance their novels. Their readers enjoy passages rich with prose. Their pleasure is intensified in the details—the…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I remember my first conference. As I scanned over the registration page, I noticed the word, “CONTESTS”. Wow, a contest. The genres were lengthy, listing anything from devotions to fiction, articles, and non-fiction books. My heart raced. Was my work good enough? After a few days…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A savvy writer longs for a project that captures a reader’s attention. We want to stand out among the blog posts and articles that fill online sources. How does a writer choose a topic marked for success? Try the following acrostic for unique to help you…