Tagged: Becoming a Professional Writer

  •  Four Practices to Improve a Writer’s Creativity

    By Candyce Carden @CandyceDeal I studied the cover of the slim book in my hand: Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. I was intrigued.  Not only by the title but also by the striking design. Likewise, the author. I knew Madeleine L’Engle from her Newberry Medal-winning A Wrinkle in…

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  • Story Payoff–Not a Slot Machine

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Story Payoff is not a writer gripping the handle of a slot machine and hoping the reader gets it. That friends, would be a gamble. Who wants to risk their story, a work of the heart that has taken weeks, months, or years to create? The…

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  • MAKING PROSE SING

    By Aaron Gansky @ADGansky Recently, I hit a bit of a writer’s block. This is not surprising for anyone who writes, but for whatever reason, I was shocked. I’d just finished up my young adult fantasy novel which, for the most part, told itself. But beginning a new project with…

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  • Think About Your Writing Career

    by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted There is something to be said about what we think about ourselves, not only as individuals but also as friends, family members, and writers. Integrity is a vital part of our individualism, and it’s a necessity in our career as a writer. Unfortunately, our industry is…

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  • 5 Tips to Finish Our Book

    by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon As a published author, I love to talk to readers. They always have such great questions and often want to know how long it takes to write a book or how many words we write in a day. They seem surprised when I tell them I…

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  • Top Ten Reasons to Sign Up for BRMCWC

    By Theresa Parker Pierce @rowanhistory Worship. One of my biggest surprises was when I went to Ridgecrest in person. They have wonderful worship leaders, messages and inspirational speakers. Some are funny. Others get you to think. All are worth your time. Don’t miss a thing. Eat delicious food with an…

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