by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales   We've all heard tips and read posts about how to schedule time to write. And then, no matter how hard we try to create and stick to that schedule, life seems to take our time hostage. I'm a wife, mother of four human children…

It's here! It's finally here! We've made it to Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference weekend! While you're busy packing and trying not to be overwhelmed by your nerves or excitement, take a moment to check out the final four faculty members in our Saturday Six ~ Sixth Edition post.…

Tonight, Alycia Morales, our Conference Manager, will be answering all of your pre-conference questions on Facebook Live! Join her at 7:00 PM EST to hear the answers to questions such as: What's the dress code? What should I bring with me? Do I need a business card? What's the weather…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales There is a lot of advice about setting writing goals. And be sure you write every. single. day. Or else the writing genie bottle will dry up and you will lose your mojo. Be sure of that. Is there ever a time when it's okay…

By Alycia W. Morales, @AlyciaMorales   When we consider writing a novel, we think about things like plot, characters, story, dialogue, point of view, and so much more. Have you ever stopped and considered how these play out in your own life? This past week, as I’ve been thinking about…

By Alycia Morales, @AlyciaMorales   I don’t know if it’s the head cold, taking down the Christmas decorations, or just the urge to clean and purge, but I’ve found myself deep cleaning the house this week. Our tree, which was quickly becoming a fire hazard, came down January 2nd. Only…